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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,289.46, 527,639.72 and 242,497.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,289.46, 527,639.72 and 242,497.62 is: 334,697.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,289.46 : 527,639.72 = 242,497.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,289.46/527,639.72 = 242,497.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,289.46x = 527,639.72 × 242,497.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,289.46x = 127,951,376,317.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,951,376,317.47/382,289.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,697.63

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