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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,822.92, 574,320.11 and 116,604.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,822.92, 574,320.11 and 116,604.27 is: 174,932.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,822.92 : 574,320.11 = 116,604.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,822.92/574,320.11 = 116,604.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,822.92x = 574,320.11 × 116,604.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,822.92x = 66,968,176,589.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,968,176,589.85/382,822.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,932.52

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