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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,651.40, 573,977.10 and 242,568.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,651.40, 573,977.10 and 242,568.20 is: 363,852.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,651.40 : 573,977.10 = 242,568.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,651.40/573,977.10 = 242,568.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,651.40x = 573,977.10 × 242,568.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,651.40x = 139,228,591,988.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,228,591,988.22/382,651.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,852.30

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