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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,773.84, 574,283.70 and 116,585.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,773.84, 574,283.70 and 116,585.88 is: 174,916.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,773.84 : 574,283.70 = 116,585.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,773.84/574,283.70 = 116,585.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,773.84x = 574,283.70 × 116,585.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,773.84x = 66,953,370,534.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,953,370,534.16/382,773.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,916.27

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