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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,356.06, 569,041.74 and 242,601.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,356.06, 569,041.74 and 242,601.12 is: 334,783.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,356.06 : 569,041.74 = 242,601.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,356.06/569,041.74 = 242,601.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,356.06x = 569,041.74 × 242,601.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,356.06x = 138,050,163,450.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,050,163,450.75/412,356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,783.88

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