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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,552.73, 573,861.22 and 116,315.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,552.73, 573,861.22 and 116,315.56 is: 174,483.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,552.73 : 573,861.22 = 116,315.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,552.73/573,861.22 = 116,315.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,552.73x = 573,861.22 × 116,315.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,552.73x = 66,748,986,297.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,748,986,297.28/382,552.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,483.10

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