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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,588.83, 474,550.74 and 116,782.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,588.83, 474,550.74 and 116,782.08 is: 175,050.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,588.83 : 474,550.74 = 116,782.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,588.83/474,550.74 = 116,782.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,588.83x = 474,550.74 × 116,782.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,588.83x = 55,419,022,482.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,419,022,482.74/316,588.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,050.47

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