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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,366.08, 569,055.52 and 242,611.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,366.08, 569,055.52 and 242,611.12 is: 334,797.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,366.08 : 569,055.52 = 242,611.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,366.08/569,055.52 = 242,611.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,366.08x = 569,055.52 × 242,611.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,366.08x = 138,059,197,049.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,059,197,049.38/412,366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,797.66

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