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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454,935.79, 682,379.08 and 139,393.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454,935.79, 682,379.08 and 139,393.61 is: 209,082.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454,935.79 : 682,379.08 = 139,393.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454,935.79/682,379.08 = 139,393.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454,935.79x = 682,379.08 × 139,393.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454,935.79x = 95,119,279,240.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,119,279,240.82/454,935.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,082.87

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