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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,702.08, 697,038.54 and 132,278.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,702.08, 697,038.54 and 132,278.08 is: 198,412.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,702.08 : 697,038.54 = 132,278.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,702.08/697,038.54 = 132,278.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,702.08x = 697,038.54 × 132,278.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,702.08x = 92,202,919,757.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,202,919,757.20/464,702.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,412.97

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