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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,486.14, 573,794.82 and 116,273.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,486.14, 573,794.82 and 116,273.16 is: 174,429.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,486.14 : 573,794.82 = 116,273.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,486.14/573,794.82 = 116,273.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,486.14x = 573,794.82 × 116,273.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,486.14x = 66,716,936,913.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,716,936,913.03/382,486.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,429.68

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