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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429,777.12, 644,664.78 and 114,234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429,777.12, 644,664.78 and 114,234 is: 171,350.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429,777.12 : 644,664.78 = 114,234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429,777.12/644,664.78 = 114,234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429,777.12x = 644,664.78 × 114,234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429,777.12x = 73,642,636,478.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,642,636,478.52/429,777.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,350.76

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