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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,347.06, 569,029.32 and 242,592.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,347.06, 569,029.32 and 242,592.12 is: 334,771.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,347.06 : 569,029.32 = 242,592.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,347.06/569,029.32 = 242,592.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,347.06x = 569,029.32 × 242,592.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,347.06x = 138,042,029,080.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,042,029,080.96/412,347.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,771.46

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