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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,055.90, 571,357.80 and 242,014.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,055.90, 571,357.80 and 242,014.23 is: 333,956.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,055.90 : 571,357.80 = 242,014.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,055.90/571,357.80 = 242,014.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,055.90x = 571,357.80 × 242,014.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,055.90x = 138,276,718,021.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,276,718,021.49/414,055.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,956.64

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