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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287,996.40, 431,994.60 and 77,655.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287,996.40, 431,994.60 and 77,655.60 is: 116,483.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287,996.40 : 431,994.60 = 77,655.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287,996.40/431,994.60 = 77,655.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287,996.40x = 431,994.60 × 77,655.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287,996.40x = 33,546,799,859.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,546,799,859.76/287,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116,483.40

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