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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,991.04, 574,572.70 and 116,778.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,991.04, 574,572.70 and 116,778.46 is: 175,193.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,991.04 : 574,572.70 = 116,778.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,991.04/574,572.70 = 116,778.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,991.04x = 574,572.70 × 116,778.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,991.04x = 67,097,714,480.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,097,714,480.15/382,991.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,193.96

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