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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,460.85, 573,727.32 and 112,589.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,460.85, 573,727.32 and 112,589.19 is: 168,894.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,460.85 : 573,727.32 = 112,589.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,460.85/573,727.32 = 112,589.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,460.85x = 573,727.32 × 112,589.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,460.85x = 64,595,494,239.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,595,494,239.67/382,460.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,894.40

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