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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,723.70, 572,585.55 and 240,006.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,723.70, 572,585.55 and 240,006.10 is: 360,009.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,723.70 : 572,585.55 = 240,006.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,723.70/572,585.55 = 240,006.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,723.70x = 572,585.55 × 240,006.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,723.70x = 137,424,024,771.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,424,024,771.86/381,723.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,009.15

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