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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,229.58, 573,502.23 and 192,587.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,229.58, 573,502.23 and 192,587.46 is: 288,960.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,229.58 : 573,502.23 = 192,587.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,229.58/573,502.23 = 192,587.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,229.58x = 573,502.23 × 192,587.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,229.58x = 110,449,337,780.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,449,337,780.04/382,229.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,960.73

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