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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,363.88, 647,049.92 and 115,820.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,363.88, 647,049.92 and 115,820.79 is: 173,732.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,363.88 : 647,049.92 = 115,820.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,363.88/647,049.92 = 115,820.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,363.88x = 647,049.92 × 115,820.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,363.88x = 74,941,830,549.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,941,830,549.79/431,363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,732.28

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