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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,694.40, 574,041.60 and 242,611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,694.40, 574,041.60 and 242,611.20 is: 363,916.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,694.40 : 574,041.60 = 242,611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,694.40/574,041.60 = 242,611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,694.40x = 574,041.60 × 242,611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,694.40x = 139,268,921,425.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,268,921,425.92/382,694.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,916.80

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