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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,238.84, 570,133.16 and 331,923.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,238.84, 570,133.16 and 331,923.26 is: 495,084.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,238.84 : 570,133.16 = 331,923.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,238.84/570,133.16 = 331,923.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,238.84x = 570,133.16 × 331,923.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,238.84x = 189,240,457,101.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,240,457,101.30/382,238.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,084.32

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