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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,686.40, 574,029.60 and 242,603.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,686.40, 574,029.60 and 242,603.20 is: 363,904.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,686.40 : 574,029.60 = 242,603.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,686.40/574,029.60 = 242,603.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,686.40x = 574,029.60 × 242,603.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,686.40x = 139,261,417,854.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,261,417,854.72/382,686.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,904.80

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