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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,802.20, 574,325.70 and 116,613.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,802.20, 574,325.70 and 116,613.40 is: 174,957.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,802.20 : 574,325.70 = 116,613.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,802.20/574,325.70 = 116,613.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,802.20x = 574,325.70 × 116,613.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,802.20x = 66,974,072,584.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,974,072,584.38/382,802.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,957.39

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