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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,622.40, 573,933.60 and 242,539.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,622.40, 573,933.60 and 242,539.20 is: 363,808.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,622.40 : 573,933.60 = 242,539.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,622.40/573,933.60 = 242,539.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,622.40x = 573,933.60 × 242,539.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,622.40x = 139,201,396,197.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,201,396,197.12/382,622.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,808.80

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