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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,503.60, 573,755.40 and 230,288.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,503.60, 573,755.40 and 230,288.40 is: 345,432.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,503.60 : 573,755.40 = 230,288.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,503.60/573,755.40 = 230,288.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,503.60x = 573,755.40 × 230,288.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,503.60x = 132,129,213,057.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,129,213,057.36/382,503.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,432.60

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