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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,784.34, 573,790.52 and 240,731.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,784.34, 573,790.52 and 240,731.11 is: 360,853.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,784.34 : 573,790.52 = 240,731.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,784.34/573,790.52 = 240,731.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,784.34x = 573,790.52 × 240,731.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,784.34x = 138,129,227,954.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,129,227,954.43/382,784.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,853.92

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