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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,502.26, 647,279.34 and 131,985.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,502.26, 647,279.34 and 131,985.43 is: 197,986.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,502.26 : 647,279.34 = 131,985.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,502.26/647,279.34 = 131,985.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,502.26x = 647,279.34 × 131,985.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,502.26x = 85,431,442,020.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,431,442,020.02/431,502.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,986.08

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