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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,791.34, 573,801.02 and 240,738.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,791.34, 573,801.02 and 240,738.12 is: 360,864.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,791.34 : 573,801.02 = 240,738.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,791.34/573,801.02 = 240,738.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,791.34x = 573,801.02 × 240,738.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,791.34x = 138,135,778,808.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,135,778,808.88/382,791.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,864.43

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