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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,999.18, 580,783.95 and 242,047.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,999.18, 580,783.95 and 242,047.50 is: 333,913.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,999.18 : 580,783.95 = 242,047.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,999.18/580,783.95 = 242,047.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,999.18x = 580,783.95 × 242,047.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,999.18x = 140,577,303,137.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,577,303,137.63/420,999.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333,913.48

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