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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,571.40, 573,857.10 and 205,424.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,571.40, 573,857.10 and 205,424.40 is: 308,136.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,571.40 : 573,857.10 = 205,424.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,571.40/573,857.10 = 205,424.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,571.40x = 573,857.10 × 205,424.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,571.40x = 117,884,250,453.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,884,250,453.24/382,571.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,136.60

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