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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,203.28, 532,779.72 and 240,890

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,203.28, 532,779.72 and 240,890 is: 332,315.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,203.28 : 532,779.72 = 240,890 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,203.28/532,779.72 = 240,890/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,203.28x = 532,779.72 × 240,890
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,203.28x = 128,341,306,750.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,341,306,750.80/386,203.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332,315.42

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