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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,764.24, 573,980.40 and 116,462.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,764.24, 573,980.40 and 116,462.88 is: 174,643.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,764.24 : 573,980.40 = 116,462.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,764.24/573,980.40 = 116,462.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,764.24x = 573,980.40 × 116,462.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,764.24x = 66,847,410,447.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,847,410,447.55/382,764.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,643.82

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