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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,766.41, 577,149.62 and 104,283.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,766.41, 577,149.62 and 104,283.66 is: 156,425.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,766.41 : 577,149.62 = 104,283.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,766.41/577,149.62 = 104,283.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,766.41x = 577,149.62 × 104,283.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,766.41x = 60,187,274,219.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,187,274,219.79/384,766.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,425.49

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