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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,885.76, 431,827.96 and 77,523.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,885.76, 431,827.96 and 77,523.88 is: 116,285.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,885.76 : 431,827.96 = 77,523.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,885.76/431,827.96 = 77,523.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,885.76x = 431,827.96 × 77,523.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,885.76x = 33,476,978,951.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,476,978,951.68/287,885.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,285.64

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