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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,460.53, 431,286.76 and 127,514.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,460.53, 431,286.76 and 127,514.40 is: 191,314.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,460.53 : 431,286.76 = 127,514.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,460.53/431,286.76 = 127,514.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,460.53x = 431,286.76 × 127,514.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,460.53x = 54,995,272,429.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,995,272,429.34/287,460.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,314.17

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