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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,954.58, 431,882.67 and 77,543.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,954.58, 431,882.67 and 77,543.31 is: 116,301.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,954.58 : 431,882.67 = 77,543.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,954.58/431,882.67 = 77,543.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,954.58x = 431,882.67 × 77,543.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,954.58x = 33,489,611,763.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,489,611,763.44/287,954.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,301.72

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