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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,337.08, 569,015.52 and 242,582.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,337.08, 569,015.52 and 242,582.12 is: 334,757.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,337.08 : 569,015.52 = 242,582.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,337.08/569,015.52 = 242,582.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,337.08x = 569,015.52 × 242,582.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,337.08x = 138,032,991,154.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,032,991,154.50/412,337.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,757.65

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