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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,789.34, 573,798.02 and 240,736.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,789.34, 573,798.02 and 240,736.12 is: 360,861.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,789.34 : 573,798.02 = 240,736.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,789.34/573,798.02 = 240,736.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,789.34x = 573,798.02 × 240,736.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,789.34x = 138,133,908,998.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,133,908,998.48/382,789.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,861.43

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