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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,183.92, 526,917.96 and 245,974.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,183.92, 526,917.96 and 245,974.32 is: 339,125.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,183.92 : 526,917.96 = 245,974.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,183.92/526,917.96 = 245,974.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,183.92x = 526,917.96 × 245,974.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,183.92x = 129,608,286,906.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,608,286,906.79/382,183.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,125.43

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