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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,010.40, 572,869.80 and 115,682.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,010.40, 572,869.80 and 115,682.40 is: 173,479.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,010.40 : 572,869.80 = 115,682.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,010.40/572,869.80 = 115,682.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,010.40x = 572,869.80 × 115,682.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,010.40x = 66,270,953,351.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,270,953,351.52/382,010.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,479.45

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