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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,619.97, 573,404.99 and 242,127.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,619.97, 573,404.99 and 242,127.09 is: 362,858.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,619.97 : 573,404.99 = 242,127.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,619.97/573,404.99 = 242,127.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,619.97x = 573,404.99 × 242,127.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,619.97x = 138,836,880,409.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,836,880,409.54/382,619.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,858.43

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