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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,676.42, 697,040.55 and 132,226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,676.42, 697,040.55 and 132,226.50 is: 198,347.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,676.42 : 697,040.55 = 132,226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,676.42/697,040.55 = 132,226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,676.42x = 697,040.55 × 132,226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,676.42x = 92,167,232,284.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,167,232,284.58/464,676.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,347.13

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