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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,500.60, 573,226.02 and 242,007.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,500.60, 573,226.02 and 242,007.72 is: 362,679.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,500.60 : 573,226.02 = 242,007.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,500.60/573,226.02 = 242,007.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,500.60x = 573,226.02 × 242,007.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,500.60x = 138,725,120,934.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,725,120,934.84/382,500.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,679.49

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