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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,547.58, 647,297.77 and 132,028.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,547.58, 647,297.77 and 132,028.14 is: 198,034.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,547.58 : 647,297.77 = 132,028.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,547.58/647,297.77 = 132,028.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,547.58x = 647,297.77 × 132,028.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,547.58x = 85,461,520,599.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,461,520,599.25/431,547.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,034.99

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