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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,206.37, 687,408.42 and 138,331.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,206.37, 687,408.42 and 138,331.70 is: 207,527.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,206.37 : 687,408.42 = 138,331.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,206.37/687,408.42 = 138,331.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,206.37x = 687,408.42 × 138,331.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,206.37x = 95,090,374,992.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,090,374,992.40/458,206.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,527.40

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