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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,759.48, 431,638.54 and 77,397.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,759.48, 431,638.54 and 77,397.62 is: 116,096.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,759.48 : 431,638.54 = 77,397.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,759.48/431,638.54 = 77,397.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,759.48x = 431,638.54 × 77,397.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,759.48x = 33,407,793,344.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,407,793,344.59/287,759.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,096.24

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