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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,679.20, 574,018.80 and 330,191.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,679.20, 574,018.80 and 330,191.20 is: 495,286.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,679.20 : 574,018.80 = 330,191.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,679.20/574,018.80 = 330,191.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,679.20x = 574,018.80 × 330,191.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,679.20x = 189,535,956,394.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,535,956,394.56/382,679.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,286.80

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