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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,771.19, 574,239.81 and 116,524.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,771.19, 574,239.81 and 116,524.80 is: 174,812.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,771.19 : 574,239.81 = 116,524.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,771.19/574,239.81 = 116,524.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,771.19x = 574,239.81 × 116,524.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,771.19x = 66,913,179,012.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,913,179,012.29/382,771.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,812.48

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