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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 453,262, 679,907.40 and 137,721.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 453,262, 679,907.40 and 137,721.68 is: 206,586.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    453,262 : 679,907.40 = 137,721.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    453,262/679,907.40 = 137,721.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    453,262x = 679,907.40 × 137,721.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    453,262x = 93,637,989,372.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,637,989,372.43/453,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206,586.90

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