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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,782.96, 434,627.79 and 79,371.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,782.96, 434,627.79 and 79,371.69 is: 119,044.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,782.96 : 434,627.79 = 79,371.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,782.96/434,627.79 = 79,371.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,782.96x = 434,627.79 × 79,371.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,782.96x = 34,497,142,213.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,497,142,213.27/289,782.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119,044.76

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