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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,308.12, 571,659.42 and 242,192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,308.12, 571,659.42 and 242,192.84 is: 334,175.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,308.12 : 571,659.42 = 242,192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,308.12/571,659.42 = 242,192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,308.12x = 571,659.42 × 242,192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,308.12x = 138,451,818,442.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,451,818,442.55/414,308.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,175.97

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