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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,552.72, 573,849.48 and 116,292.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,552.72, 573,849.48 and 116,292.76 is: 174,445.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,552.72 : 573,849.48 = 116,292.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,552.72/573,849.48 = 116,292.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,552.72x = 573,849.48 × 116,292.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,552.72x = 66,734,539,853.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,734,539,853.76/382,552.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,445.34

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