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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,501.10, 573,226.77 and 242,008.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,501.10, 573,226.77 and 242,008.22 is: 362,680.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,501.10 : 573,226.77 = 242,008.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,501.10/573,226.77 = 242,008.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,501.10x = 573,226.77 × 242,008.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,501.10x = 138,725,589,054.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,725,589,054.01/382,501.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,680.24

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