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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,868.92, 574,282.44 and 116,607.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,868.92, 574,282.44 and 116,607.16 is: 174,904.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,868.92 : 574,282.44 = 116,607.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,868.92/574,282.44 = 116,607.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,868.92x = 574,282.44 × 116,607.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,868.92x = 66,965,444,366.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,965,444,366.27/382,868.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,904.36

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