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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,501.36, 573,227.14 and 242,008.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,501.36, 573,227.14 and 242,008.48 is: 362,680.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,501.36 : 573,227.14 = 242,008.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,501.36/573,227.14 = 242,008.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,501.36x = 573,227.14 × 242,008.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,501.36x = 138,725,828,846.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,725,828,846.15/382,501.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,680.62

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