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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,471.04, 573,705.96 and 116,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,471.04, 573,705.96 and 116,230.40 is: 174,345.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,471.04 : 573,705.96 = 116,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,471.04/573,705.96 = 116,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,471.04x = 573,705.96 × 116,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,471.04x = 66,682,073,213.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,682,073,213.18/382,471.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,345.42

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