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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,682.40, 573,999.30 and 129,962.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,682.40, 573,999.30 and 129,962.40 is: 194,935.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,682.40 : 573,999.30 = 129,962.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,682.40/573,999.30 = 129,962.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,682.40x = 573,999.30 × 129,962.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,682.40x = 74,598,326,626.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,598,326,626.32/382,682.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,935.35

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