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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,669.40, 574,004.10 and 242,586.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,669.40, 574,004.10 and 242,586.20 is: 363,879.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,669.40 : 574,004.10 = 242,586.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,669.40/574,004.10 = 242,586.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,669.40x = 574,004.10 × 242,586.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,669.40x = 139,245,473,403.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,245,473,403.42/382,669.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,879.30

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