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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,349.06, 569,032.08 and 242,594.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,349.06, 569,032.08 and 242,594.12 is: 334,774.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,349.06 : 569,032.08 = 242,594.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,349.06/569,032.08 = 242,594.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,349.06x = 569,032.08 × 242,594.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,349.06x = 138,043,836,699.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,043,836,699.37/412,349.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,774.22

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