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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,453.26, 431,146.86 and 77,074.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,453.26, 431,146.86 and 77,074.66 is: 115,603.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,453.26 : 431,146.86 = 77,074.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,453.26/431,146.86 = 77,074.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,453.26x = 431,146.86 × 77,074.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,453.26x = 33,230,497,644.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,230,497,644.57/287,453.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,603.13

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