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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 464,975.02, 697,579.98 and 132,551.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 464,975.02, 697,579.98 and 132,551.02 is: 198,860.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    464,975.02 : 697,579.98 = 132,551.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    464,975.02/697,579.98 = 132,551.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    464,975.02x = 697,579.98 × 132,551.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    464,975.02x = 92,464,937,880.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,464,937,880.58/464,975.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,860.01

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