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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,117.13, 585,282.85 and 242,831.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,117.13, 585,282.85 and 242,831.84 is: 335,108.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,117.13 : 585,282.85 = 242,831.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,117.13/585,282.85 = 242,831.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,117.13x = 585,282.85 × 242,831.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,117.13x = 142,125,307,852.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,125,307,852.45/424,117.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,108.63

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