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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,783.40, 697,160.70 and 132,359.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,783.40, 697,160.70 and 132,359.40 is: 198,535.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,783.40 : 697,160.70 = 132,359.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,783.40/697,160.70 = 132,359.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,783.40x = 697,160.70 × 132,359.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,783.40x = 92,275,771,955.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,275,771,955.58/464,783.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,535.00

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