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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,406.40, 573,609.60 and 242,323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,406.40, 573,609.60 and 242,323.20 is: 363,484.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,406.40 : 573,609.60 = 242,323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,406.40/573,609.60 = 242,323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,406.40x = 573,609.60 × 242,323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,406.40x = 138,998,913,822.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,998,913,822.72/382,406.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,484.80

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