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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,030.02, 573,939.08 and 243,860.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,030.02, 573,939.08 and 243,860.72 is: 336,420.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,030.02 : 573,939.08 = 243,860.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,030.02/573,939.08 = 243,860.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,030.02x = 573,939.08 × 243,860.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,030.02x = 139,961,197,284.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,961,197,284.94/416,030.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,420.91

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