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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,558.17, 573,869.39 and 116,321.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,558.17, 573,869.39 and 116,321.00 is: 174,491.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,558.17 : 573,869.39 = 116,321.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,558.17/573,869.39 = 116,321.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,558.17x = 573,869.39 × 116,321.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,558.17x = 66,753,058,517.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,753,058,517.54/382,558.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,491.26

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