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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465,498, 698,287.50 and 128,539.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465,498, 698,287.50 and 128,539.08 is: 192,819.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465,498 : 698,287.50 = 128,539.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465,498/698,287.50 = 128,539.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465,498x = 698,287.50 × 128,539.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465,498x = 89,757,232,825.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,757,232,825.50/465,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,819.80

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