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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,468.70, 573,103.64 and 241,930.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,468.70, 573,103.64 and 241,930.46 is: 362,516.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,468.70 : 573,103.64 = 241,930.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,468.70/573,103.64 = 241,930.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,468.70x = 573,103.64 × 241,930.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,468.70x = 138,651,227,252.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,651,227,252.87/382,468.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,516.53

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