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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,437.86, 571,714.90 and 242,243.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,437.86, 571,714.90 and 242,243.33 is: 334,173.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,437.86 : 571,714.90 = 242,243.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,437.86/571,714.90 = 242,243.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,437.86x = 571,714.90 × 242,243.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,437.86x = 138,494,122,010.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,494,122,010.30/414,437.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,173.43

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