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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,779.26, 573,782.91 and 240,726.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,779.26, 573,782.91 and 240,726.05 is: 360,846.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,779.26 : 573,782.91 = 240,726.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,779.26/573,782.91 = 240,726.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,779.26x = 573,782.91 × 240,726.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,779.26x = 138,124,494,192.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,124,494,192.09/382,779.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,846.34

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