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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,849.40, 574,014.90 and 202,964.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,849.40, 574,014.90 and 202,964.60 is: 304,309.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,849.40 : 574,014.90 = 202,964.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,849.40/574,014.90 = 202,964.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,849.40x = 574,014.90 × 202,964.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,849.40x = 116,504,704,572.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,504,704,572.54/382,849.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,309.49

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