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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,368.08, 569,058.28 and 242,613.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,368.08, 569,058.28 and 242,613.12 is: 334,800.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,368.08 : 569,058.28 = 242,613.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,368.08/569,058.28 = 242,613.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,368.08x = 569,058.28 × 242,613.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,368.08x = 138,061,004,772.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,061,004,772.63/412,368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,800.42

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