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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,350.06, 569,033.46 and 242,595.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,350.06, 569,033.46 and 242,595.12 is: 334,775.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,350.06 : 569,033.46 = 242,595.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,350.06/569,033.46 = 242,595.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,350.06x = 569,033.46 × 242,595.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,350.06x = 138,044,740,512.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,044,740,512.72/412,350.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,775.60

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