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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,785.34, 573,792.02 and 240,732.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,785.34, 573,792.02 and 240,732.11 is: 360,855.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,785.34 : 573,792.02 = 240,732.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,785.34/573,792.02 = 240,732.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,785.34x = 573,792.02 × 240,732.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,785.34x = 138,130,163,675.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,130,163,675.76/382,785.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,855.42

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