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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,315.80, 646,973.70 and 115,804.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,315.80, 646,973.70 and 115,804.60 is: 173,706.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,315.80 : 646,973.70 = 115,804.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,315.80/646,973.70 = 115,804.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,315.80x = 646,973.70 × 115,804.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,315.80x = 74,922,530,539.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,922,530,539.02/431,315.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,706.90

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