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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,908.97, 623,973.99 and 131,604.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,908.97, 623,973.99 and 131,604.58 is: 197,441.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,908.97 : 623,973.99 = 131,604.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,908.97/623,973.99 = 131,604.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,908.97x = 623,973.99 × 131,604.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,908.97x = 82,117,834,884.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,117,834,884.87/415,908.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,441.85

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