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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,858.18, 574,266.31 and 116,596.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,858.18, 574,266.31 and 116,596.40 is: 174,888.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,858.18 : 574,266.31 = 116,596.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,858.18/574,266.31 = 116,596.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,858.18x = 574,266.31 × 116,596.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,858.18x = 66,957,381,224.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,957,381,224.46/382,858.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,888.21

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