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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,862.16, 574,322.40 and 116,645.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,862.16, 574,322.40 and 116,645.40 is: 174,976.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,862.16 : 574,322.40 = 116,645.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,862.16/574,322.40 = 116,645.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,862.16x = 574,322.40 × 116,645.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,862.16x = 66,992,066,076.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,992,066,076.96/382,862.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,976.98

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