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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,502.10, 573,228.26 and 242,009.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,502.10, 573,228.26 and 242,009.22 is: 362,681.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,502.10 : 573,228.26 = 242,009.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,502.10/573,228.26 = 242,009.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,502.10x = 573,228.26 × 242,009.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,502.10x = 138,726,524,084.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,726,524,084.56/382,502.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,681.73

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