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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,788.09, 573,796.14 and 240,734.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,788.09, 573,796.14 and 240,734.85 is: 360,859.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,788.09 : 573,796.14 = 240,734.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,788.09/573,796.14 = 240,734.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,788.09x = 573,796.14 × 240,734.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,788.09x = 138,132,727,693.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,132,727,693.48/382,788.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,859.52

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