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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,530.05, 647,294.16 and 115,986.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,530.05, 647,294.16 and 115,986.97 is: 173,980.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,530.05 : 647,294.16 = 115,986.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,530.05/647,294.16 = 115,986.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,530.05x = 647,294.16 × 115,986.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,530.05x = 75,077,685,080.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,077,685,080.62/431,530.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,980.20

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