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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,732.40, 647,598.60 and 136,244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,732.40, 647,598.60 and 136,244.40 is: 204,366.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,732.40 : 647,598.60 = 136,244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,732.40/647,598.60 = 136,244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,732.40x = 647,598.60 × 136,244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,732.40x = 88,231,682,697.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,231,682,697.84/431,732.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,366.60

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