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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,470.70, 573,106.64 and 241,932.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,470.70, 573,106.64 and 241,932.46 is: 362,519.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,470.70 : 573,106.64 = 241,932.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,470.70/573,106.64 = 241,932.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,470.70x = 573,106.64 × 241,932.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,470.70x = 138,653,099,257.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,653,099,257.53/382,470.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,519.53

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