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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,377.44, 569,127.60 and 116,660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,377.44, 569,127.60 and 116,660 is: 175,008.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,377.44 : 569,127.60 = 116,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,377.44/569,127.60 = 116,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,377.44x = 569,127.60 × 116,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,377.44x = 66,394,425,816
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,394,425,816/379,377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,008.89

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