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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,844.61, 574,349.99 and 116,598.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,844.61, 574,349.99 and 116,598.24 is: 174,922.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,844.61 : 574,349.99 = 116,598.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,844.61/574,349.99 = 116,598.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,844.61x = 574,349.99 × 116,598.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,844.61x = 66,968,197,395.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,968,197,395.03/382,844.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,922.66

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