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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,421.67, 431,099.70 and 77,043.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,421.67, 431,099.70 and 77,043.21 is: 115,556.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,421.67 : 431,099.70 = 77,043.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,421.67/431,099.70 = 77,043.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,421.67x = 431,099.70 × 77,043.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,421.67x = 33,213,304,718.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,213,304,718.04/287,421.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,556.02

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