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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,631.37, 573,926.55 and 116,371.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,631.37, 573,926.55 and 116,371.12 is: 174,550.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,631.37 : 573,926.55 = 116,371.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,631.37/573,926.55 = 116,371.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,631.37x = 573,926.55 × 116,371.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,631.37x = 66,788,477,941.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,788,477,941.88/382,631.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,550.45

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