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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,835.32, 574,336.14 and 116,589

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,835.32, 574,336.14 and 116,589 is: 174,908.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,835.32 : 574,336.14 = 116,589 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,835.32/574,336.14 = 116,589/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,835.32x = 574,336.14 × 116,589
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,835.32x = 66,961,276,226.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,961,276,226.46/382,835.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,908.83

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