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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,984.78, 758,976.45 and 132,007.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,984.78, 758,976.45 and 132,007.78 is: 198,011.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,984.78 : 758,976.45 = 132,007.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,984.78/758,976.45 = 132,007.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,984.78x = 758,976.45 × 132,007.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,984.78x = 100,190,796,236.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,190,796,236.78/505,984.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,011.48

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