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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,780.40, 697,156.20 and 132,356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,780.40, 697,156.20 and 132,356.40 is: 198,530.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,780.40 : 697,156.20 = 132,356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,780.40/697,156.20 = 132,356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,780.40x = 697,156.20 × 132,356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,780.40x = 92,273,084,869.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,273,084,869.68/464,780.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,530.50

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