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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,027.70, 573,041.55 and 97,717.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,027.70, 573,041.55 and 97,717.70 is: 146,576.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,027.70 : 573,041.55 = 97,717.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,027.70/573,041.55 = 97,717.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,027.70x = 573,041.55 × 97,717.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,027.70x = 55,996,302,270.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,996,302,270.44/382,027.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,576.55

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