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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,618.78, 576,993.78 and 118,373.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,618.78, 576,993.78 and 118,373.40 is: 177,580.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,618.78 : 576,993.78 = 118,373.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,618.78/576,993.78 = 118,373.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,618.78x = 576,993.78 × 118,373.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,618.78x = 68,300,715,517.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,300,715,517.45/384,618.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,580.29

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