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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,813.76, 646,171.20 and 115,295.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,813.76, 646,171.20 and 115,295.28 is: 172,929.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,813.76 : 646,171.20 = 115,295.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,813.76/646,171.20 = 115,295.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,813.76x = 646,171.20 × 115,295.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,813.76x = 74,500,489,431.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,500,489,431.94/430,813.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,929.69

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