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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,972.03, 585,071.10 and 242,672.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,972.03, 585,071.10 and 242,672.49 is: 334,882.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,972.03 : 585,071.10 = 242,672.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,972.03/585,071.10 = 242,672.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,972.03x = 585,071.10 × 242,672.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,972.03x = 141,980,660,664.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,980,660,664.04/423,972.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,882.14

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