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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,650.40, 573,975.60 and 242,567.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,650.40, 573,975.60 and 242,567.20 is: 363,850.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,650.40 : 573,975.60 = 242,567.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,650.40/573,975.60 = 242,567.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,650.40x = 573,975.60 × 242,567.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,650.40x = 139,227,654,160.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,227,654,160.32/382,650.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,850.80

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