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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,668.40, 574,002.60 and 242,585.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,668.40, 574,002.60 and 242,585.20 is: 363,877.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,668.40 : 574,002.60 = 242,585.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,668.40/574,002.60 = 242,585.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,668.40x = 574,002.60 × 242,585.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,668.40x = 139,244,535,521.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,244,535,521.52/382,668.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,877.80

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