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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,786.34, 573,793.52 and 240,733.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,786.34, 573,793.52 and 240,733.11 is: 360,856.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,786.34 : 573,793.52 = 240,733.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,786.34/573,793.52 = 240,733.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,786.34x = 573,793.52 × 240,733.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,786.34x = 138,131,098,567.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,131,098,567.45/382,786.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,856.92

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