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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,495.10, 573,217.76 and 242,002.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,495.10, 573,217.76 and 242,002.22 is: 362,671.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,495.10 : 573,217.76 = 242,002.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,495.10/573,217.76 = 242,002.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,495.10x = 573,217.76 × 242,002.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,495.10x = 138,719,968,202.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,719,968,202.34/382,495.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,671.23

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