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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,759.56, 574,222.37 and 116,513.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,759.56, 574,222.37 and 116,513.17 is: 174,795.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,759.56 : 574,222.37 = 116,513.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,759.56/574,222.37 = 116,513.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,759.56x = 574,222.37 × 116,513.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,759.56x = 66,904,466,595.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,904,466,595.49/382,759.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,795.02

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