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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,501.85, 573,227.89 and 242,008.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,501.85, 573,227.89 and 242,008.97 is: 362,681.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,501.85 : 573,227.89 = 242,008.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,501.85/573,227.89 = 242,008.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,501.85x = 573,227.89 × 242,008.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,501.85x = 138,726,291,234.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,726,291,234.17/382,501.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,681.36

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