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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,348.06, 569,030.70 and 242,593.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,348.06, 569,030.70 and 242,593.12 is: 334,772.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,348.06 : 569,030.70 = 242,593.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,348.06/569,030.70 = 242,593.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,348.06x = 569,030.70 × 242,593.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,348.06x = 138,042,932,888.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,042,932,888.78/412,348.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,772.84

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