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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,968.21, 647,908.56 and 116,457.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,968.21, 647,908.56 and 116,457.01 is: 174,673.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,968.21 : 647,908.56 = 116,457.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,968.21/647,908.56 = 116,457.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,968.21x = 647,908.56 × 116,457.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,968.21x = 75,453,493,651.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,453,493,651.01/431,968.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,673.72

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