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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,554.73, 573,864.22 and 116,317.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,554.73, 573,864.22 and 116,317.56 is: 174,486.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,554.73 : 573,864.22 = 116,317.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,554.73/573,864.22 = 116,317.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,554.73x = 573,864.22 × 116,317.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,554.73x = 66,750,485,841.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,750,485,841.70/382,554.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,486.11

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