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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,633.40, 573,950.10 and 242,550.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,633.40, 573,950.10 and 242,550.20 is: 363,825.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,633.40 : 573,950.10 = 242,550.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,633.40/573,950.10 = 242,550.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,633.40x = 573,950.10 × 242,550.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,633.40x = 139,211,711,545.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,211,711,545.02/382,633.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,825.30

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