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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,546.70, 431,320.05 and 77,205.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,546.70, 431,320.05 and 77,205.90 is: 115,808.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,546.70 : 431,320.05 = 77,205.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,546.70/431,320.05 = 77,205.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,546.70x = 431,320.05 × 77,205.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,546.70x = 33,300,452,648.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,300,452,648.30/287,546.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,808.85

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