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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,684.40, 574,026.60 and 242,601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,684.40, 574,026.60 and 242,601.20 is: 363,901.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,684.40 : 574,026.60 = 242,601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,684.40/574,026.60 = 242,601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,684.40x = 574,026.60 × 242,601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,684.40x = 139,259,541,991.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,259,541,991.92/382,684.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,901.80

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