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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,555.24, 573,864.96 and 116,318.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,555.24, 573,864.96 and 116,318.06 is: 174,486.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,555.24 : 573,864.96 = 116,318.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,555.24/573,864.96 = 116,318.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,555.24x = 573,864.96 × 116,318.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,555.24x = 66,750,858,849.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,750,858,849.18/382,555.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,486.85

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