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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,531.19, 647,295.85 and 115,988.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,531.19, 647,295.85 and 115,988.09 is: 173,981.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,531.19 : 647,295.85 = 115,988.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,531.19/647,295.85 = 115,988.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,531.19x = 647,295.85 × 115,988.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,531.19x = 75,078,608,726.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,078,608,726.49/431,531.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,981.88

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