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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,924.56, 574,741.47 and 193,518.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,924.56, 574,741.47 and 193,518.21 is: 290,456.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,924.56 : 574,741.47 = 193,518.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,924.56/574,741.47 = 193,518.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,924.56x = 574,741.47 × 193,518.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,924.56x = 111,222,943,368.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,222,943,368.14/382,924.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,456.54

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