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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,365.38, 647,052.17 and 115,822.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,365.38, 647,052.17 and 115,822.29 is: 173,734.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,365.38 : 647,052.17 = 115,822.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,365.38/647,052.17 = 115,822.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,365.38x = 647,052.17 × 115,822.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,365.38x = 74,943,063,499.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,943,063,499.76/431,365.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,734.53

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