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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384,785.91, 577,178.87 and 104,303.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384,785.91, 577,178.87 and 104,303.16 is: 156,454.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384,785.91 : 577,178.87 = 104,303.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384,785.91/577,178.87 = 104,303.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384,785.91x = 577,178.87 × 104,303.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384,785.91x = 60,201,579,504.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,201,579,504.71/384,785.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,454.74

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