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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,528.88, 647,189.38 and 132,012.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,528.88, 647,189.38 and 132,012.06 is: 197,986.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,528.88 : 647,189.38 = 132,012.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,528.88/647,189.38 = 132,012.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,528.88x = 647,189.38 × 132,012.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,528.88x = 85,436,801,373.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,436,801,373.26/431,528.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,986.29

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