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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,680.99, 574,103.90 and 116,462.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,680.99, 574,103.90 and 116,462.95 is: 174,719.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,680.99 : 574,103.90 = 116,462.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,680.99/574,103.90 = 116,462.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,680.99x = 574,103.90 × 116,462.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,680.99x = 66,861,832,656.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,861,832,656.40/382,680.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,719.50

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