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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,252.80, 576,033.60 and 243,939.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,252.80, 576,033.60 and 243,939.20 is: 365,689.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,252.80 : 576,033.60 = 243,939.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,252.80/576,033.60 = 243,939.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,252.80x = 576,033.60 × 243,939.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,252.80x = 140,517,175,557.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,517,175,557.12/384,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,689.40

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