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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,624.40, 573,936.60 and 242,541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,624.40, 573,936.60 and 242,541.20 is: 363,811.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,624.40 : 573,936.60 = 242,541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,624.40/573,936.60 = 242,541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,624.40x = 573,936.60 × 242,541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,624.40x = 139,203,271,687.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,203,271,687.92/382,624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,811.80

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