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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,934.40, 574,462.38 and 116,633.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,934.40, 574,462.38 and 116,633.16 is: 174,968.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,934.40 : 574,462.38 = 116,633.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,934.40/574,462.38 = 116,633.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,934.40x = 574,462.38 × 116,633.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,934.40x = 67,001,362,680.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,001,362,680.52/382,934.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,968.25

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