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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,047.24, 433,578.54 and 78,689.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,047.24, 433,578.54 and 78,689.48 is: 118,036.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,047.24 : 433,578.54 = 78,689.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,047.24/433,578.54 = 78,689.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,047.24x = 433,578.54 × 78,689.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,047.24x = 34,118,069,851.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,118,069,851.76/289,047.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,036.31

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