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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 447,853, 671,781.93 and 115,429

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 447,853, 671,781.93 and 115,429 is: 173,144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    447,853 : 671,781.93 = 115,429 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    447,853/671,781.93 = 115,429/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    447,853x = 671,781.93 × 115,429
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    447,853x = 77,543,116,397.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,543,116,397.97/447,853
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,144.13

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