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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,468.20, 573,102.90 and 241,929.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,468.20, 573,102.90 and 241,929.96 is: 362,515.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,468.20 : 573,102.90 = 241,929.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,468.20/573,102.90 = 241,929.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,468.20x = 573,102.90 × 241,929.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,468.20x = 138,650,761,672.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,650,761,672.88/382,468.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,515.79

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