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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,360.08, 569,047.24 and 242,605.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,360.08, 569,047.24 and 242,605.12 is: 334,789.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,360.08 : 569,047.24 = 242,605.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,360.08/569,047.24 = 242,605.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,360.08x = 569,047.24 × 242,605.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,360.08x = 138,053,773,945.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,053,773,945.87/412,360.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,789.38

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