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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,661.40, 573,992.10 and 242,578.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,661.40, 573,992.10 and 242,578.20 is: 363,867.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,661.40 : 573,992.10 = 242,578.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,661.40/573,992.10 = 242,578.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,661.40x = 573,992.10 × 242,578.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,661.40x = 139,237,970,432.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,237,970,432.22/382,661.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,867.30

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