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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,986.55, 647,989.17 and 132,460.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,986.55, 647,989.17 and 132,460.50 is: 198,693.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,986.55 : 647,989.17 = 132,460.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,986.55/647,989.17 = 132,460.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,986.55x = 647,989.17 × 132,460.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,986.55x = 85,832,969,452.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,832,969,452.79/431,986.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,693.62

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