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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,558.05, 573,869.20 and 116,320.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,558.05, 573,869.20 and 116,320.87 is: 174,491.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,558.05 : 573,869.20 = 116,320.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,558.05/573,869.20 = 116,320.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,558.05x = 573,869.20 × 116,320.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,558.05x = 66,752,964,610.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,752,964,610.20/382,558.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,491.07

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