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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385,219.80, 577,829.70 and 243,502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385,219.80, 577,829.70 and 243,502.20 is: 365,253.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,219.80 : 577,829.70 = 243,502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,219.80/577,829.70 = 243,502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,219.80x = 577,829.70 × 243,502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,219.80x = 140,702,803,175.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,702,803,175.34/385,219.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,253.30

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