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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,514.22, 573,246.45 and 242,021.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,514.22, 573,246.45 and 242,021.34 is: 362,699.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,514.22 : 573,246.45 = 242,021.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,514.22/573,246.45 = 242,021.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,514.22x = 573,246.45 × 242,021.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,514.22x = 138,737,873,979.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,737,873,979.24/382,514.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,699.91

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