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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,028.02, 573,936.32 and 243,858.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,028.02, 573,936.32 and 243,858.72 is: 336,418.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,028.02 : 573,936.32 = 243,858.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,028.02/573,936.32 = 243,858.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,028.02x = 573,936.32 × 243,858.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,028.02x = 139,959,376,356.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,959,376,356.71/416,028.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,418.15

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