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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,307.12, 571,658.04 and 242,191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,307.12, 571,658.04 and 242,191.84 is: 334,174.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,307.12 : 571,658.04 = 242,191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,307.12/571,658.04 = 242,191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,307.12x = 571,658.04 × 242,191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,307.12x = 138,450,912,558.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,450,912,558.39/414,307.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,174.59

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