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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,486.57, 696,846.89 and 132,062.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,486.57, 696,846.89 and 132,062.57 is: 198,127.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,486.57 : 696,846.89 = 132,062.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,486.57/696,846.89 = 132,062.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,486.57x = 696,846.89 × 132,062.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,486.57x = 92,027,387,705.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,027,387,705.67/464,486.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,127.12

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