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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,024.10, 573,151.35 and 204,616.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,024.10, 573,151.35 and 204,616.10 is: 306,985.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,024.10 : 573,151.35 = 204,616.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,024.10/573,151.35 = 204,616.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,024.10x = 573,151.35 × 204,616.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,024.10x = 117,275,993,946.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,275,993,946.74/382,024.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,985.85

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