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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,541.08, 573,790.84 and 116,280.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,541.08, 573,790.84 and 116,280.84 is: 174,414.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,541.08 : 573,790.84 = 116,280.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,541.08/573,790.84 = 116,280.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,541.08x = 573,790.84 × 116,280.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,541.08x = 66,720,880,859.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,720,880,859.51/382,541.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,414.94

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