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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,969.21, 647,910.06 and 116,458.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,969.21, 647,910.06 and 116,458.01 is: 174,675.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,969.21 : 647,910.06 = 116,458.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,969.21/647,910.06 = 116,458.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,969.21x = 647,910.06 × 116,458.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,969.21x = 75,454,316,246.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,454,316,246.58/431,969.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,675.22

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