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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,999.36, 574,584.18 and 116,780.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,999.36, 574,584.18 and 116,780.44 is: 175,196.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,999.36 : 574,584.18 = 116,780.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,999.36/574,584.18 = 116,780.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,999.36x = 574,584.18 × 116,780.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,999.36x = 67,100,193,357.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,100,193,357.44/382,999.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175,196.62

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