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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,058.96, 430,554.60 and 76,713.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,058.96, 430,554.60 and 76,713.12 is: 115,060.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,058.96 : 430,554.60 = 76,713.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,058.96/430,554.60 = 76,713.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,058.96x = 430,554.60 × 76,713.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,058.96x = 33,029,186,696.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,029,186,696.35/287,058.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,060.64

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