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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,598.60, 431,397.90 and 74,366.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,598.60, 431,397.90 and 74,366.10 is: 111,549.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,598.60 : 431,397.90 = 74,366.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,598.60/431,397.90 = 74,366.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,598.60x = 431,397.90 × 74,366.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,598.60x = 32,081,379,371.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,081,379,371.19/287,598.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,549.15

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