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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,591.92, 431,236.79 and 127,598.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,591.92, 431,236.79 and 127,598.54 is: 191,330.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,591.92 : 431,236.79 = 127,598.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,591.92/431,236.79 = 127,598.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,591.92x = 431,236.79 × 127,598.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,591.92x = 55,025,184,549.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,025,184,549.44/287,591.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,330.78

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