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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,558.55, 573,869.96 and 116,321.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,558.55, 573,869.96 and 116,321.37 is: 174,491.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,558.55 : 573,869.96 = 116,321.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,558.55/573,869.96 = 116,321.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,558.55x = 573,869.96 × 116,321.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,558.55x = 66,753,339,367.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,753,339,367.44/382,558.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,491.83

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