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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,779.20, 647,712 and 132,256.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,779.20, 647,712 and 132,256.32 is: 198,397.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,779.20 : 647,712 = 132,256.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,779.20/647,712 = 132,256.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,779.20x = 647,712 × 132,256.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,779.20x = 85,664,005,539.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,664,005,539.84/431,779.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,397.71

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