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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,991.54, 574,573.45 and 116,778.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,991.54, 574,573.45 and 116,778.96 is: 175,194.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,991.54 : 574,573.45 = 116,778.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,991.54/574,573.45 = 116,778.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,991.54x = 574,573.45 × 116,778.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,991.54x = 67,098,089,350.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,098,089,350.72/382,991.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,194.71

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