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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,313.32, 647,086.46 and 131,785.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,313.32, 647,086.46 and 131,785.72 is: 197,714.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,313.32 : 647,086.46 = 131,785.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,313.32/647,086.46 = 131,785.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,313.32x = 647,086.46 × 131,785.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,313.32x = 85,276,752,756.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,276,752,756.71/431,313.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,714.16

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