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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,768.56, 574,235.87 and 116,522.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,768.56, 574,235.87 and 116,522.19 is: 174,808.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,768.56 : 574,235.87 = 116,522.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,768.56/574,235.87 = 116,522.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,768.56x = 574,235.87 × 116,522.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,768.56x = 66,911,220,566.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,911,220,566.34/382,768.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,808.56

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