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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,458.44, 430,988.76 and 127,446.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,458.44, 430,988.76 and 127,446.96 is: 191,082.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,458.44 : 430,988.76 = 127,446.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,458.44/430,988.76 = 127,446.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,458.44x = 430,988.76 × 127,446.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,458.44x = 54,928,207,256.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,928,207,256.17/287,458.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,082.26

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