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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,181.15, 638,569.22 and 382,233.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,181.15, 638,569.22 and 382,233.38 is: 572,720.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,181.15 : 638,569.22 = 382,233.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,181.15/638,569.22 = 382,233.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,181.15x = 638,569.22 × 382,233.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,181.15x = 244,082,471,962.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,082,471,962.57/426,181.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,720.01

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