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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,985.55, 647,987.67 and 132,459.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,985.55, 647,987.67 and 132,459.50 is: 198,692.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,985.55 : 647,987.67 = 132,459.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,985.55/647,987.67 = 132,459.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,985.55x = 647,987.67 × 132,459.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,985.55x = 85,832,122,774.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,832,122,774.37/431,985.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,692.12

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