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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,723.50, 570,042.38 and 362,739.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,723.50, 570,042.38 and 362,739.18 is: 540,277.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,723.50 : 570,042.38 = 362,739.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,723.50/570,042.38 = 362,739.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,723.50x = 570,042.38 × 362,739.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,723.50x = 206,776,703,672.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,776,703,672.75/382,723.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,277.00

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