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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,301.12, 571,649.79 and 242,185.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,301.12, 571,649.79 and 242,185.84 is: 334,166.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,301.12 : 571,649.79 = 242,185.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,301.12/571,649.79 = 242,185.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,301.12x = 571,649.79 × 242,185.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,301.12x = 138,445,484,576.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,445,484,576.97/414,301.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,166.33

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