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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,852, 671,780.43 and 115,428

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,852, 671,780.43 and 115,428 is: 173,142.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,852 : 671,780.43 = 115,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,852/671,780.43 = 115,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,852x = 671,780.43 × 115,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,852x = 77,542,271,474.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,542,271,474.04/447,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,142.63

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