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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,554.24, 573,863.46 and 116,317.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,554.24, 573,863.46 and 116,317.06 is: 174,485.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,554.24 : 573,863.46 = 116,317.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,554.24/573,863.46 = 116,317.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,554.24x = 573,863.46 × 116,317.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,554.24x = 66,750,110,508.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,750,110,508.63/382,554.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,485.35

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