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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,063.14, 585,240.60 and 242,832.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,063.14, 585,240.60 and 242,832.12 is: 335,127.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,063.14 : 585,240.60 = 242,832.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,063.14/585,240.60 = 242,832.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,063.14x = 585,240.60 × 242,832.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,063.14x = 142,115,215,608.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,115,215,608.07/424,063.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,127.49

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