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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,456.38, 647,140.83 and 115,872.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,456.38, 647,140.83 and 115,872.28 is: 173,796.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,456.38 : 647,140.83 = 115,872.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,456.38/647,140.83 = 115,872.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,456.38x = 647,140.83 × 115,872.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,456.38x = 74,985,683,453.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,985,683,453.19/431,456.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,796.67

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