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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399,008.70, 598,383.45 and 132,723.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399,008.70, 598,383.45 and 132,723.90 is: 199,042.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399,008.70 : 598,383.45 = 132,723.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399,008.70/598,383.45 = 132,723.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399,008.70x = 598,383.45 × 132,723.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399,008.70x = 79,419,785,179.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,419,785,179.46/399,008.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,042.74

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