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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,363.36, 571,865.84 and 242,333.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,363.36, 571,865.84 and 242,333.96 is: 334,446.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,363.36 : 571,865.84 = 242,333.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,363.36/571,865.84 = 242,333.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,363.36x = 571,865.84 × 242,333.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,363.36x = 138,582,513,595.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,582,513,595.93/414,363.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,446.83

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