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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,017.60, 572,779.92 and 242,988

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,017.60, 572,779.92 and 242,988 is: 335,356.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,017.60 : 572,779.92 = 242,988 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,017.60/572,779.92 = 242,988/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,017.60x = 572,779.92 × 242,988
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,017.60x = 139,178,647,200.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,178,647,200.96/415,017.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,356.01

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