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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,672.70, 574,092.10 and 116,426.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,672.70, 574,092.10 and 116,426.30 is: 174,664.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,672.70 : 574,092.10 = 116,426.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,672.70/574,092.10 = 116,426.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,672.70x = 574,092.10 × 116,426.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,672.70x = 66,839,419,062.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,839,419,062.23/382,672.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,664.72

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