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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,284.68, 571,627.13 and 242,169.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,284.68, 571,627.13 and 242,169.38 is: 334,143.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,284.68 : 571,627.13 = 242,169.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,284.68/571,627.13 = 242,169.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,284.68x = 571,627.13 × 242,169.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,284.68x = 138,430,587,663.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,430,587,663.28/414,284.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,143.63

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