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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,947.33, 572,668.38 and 242,855.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,947.33, 572,668.38 and 242,855.04 is: 335,163.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,947.33 : 572,668.38 = 242,855.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,947.33/572,668.38 = 242,855.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,947.33x = 572,668.38 × 242,855.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,947.33x = 139,075,399,647.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,075,399,647.25/414,947.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,163.98

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