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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,462.52, 431,256.90 and 85,042.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,462.52, 431,256.90 and 85,042.79 is: 127,582.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,462.52 : 431,256.90 = 85,042.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,462.52/431,256.90 = 85,042.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,462.52x = 431,256.90 × 85,042.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,462.52x = 36,675,287,826.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,675,287,826.47/287,462.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,582.85

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