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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505,989.78, 758,983.92 and 132,012.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505,989.78, 758,983.92 and 132,012.78 is: 198,018.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505,989.78 : 758,983.92 = 132,012.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505,989.78/758,983.92 = 132,012.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505,989.78x = 758,983.92 × 132,012.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505,989.78x = 100,195,577,254.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,195,577,254.50/505,989.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,018.97

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