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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,207.37, 687,409.92 and 138,332.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,207.37, 687,409.92 and 138,332.70 is: 207,528.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,207.37 : 687,409.92 = 138,332.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,207.37/687,409.92 = 138,332.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,207.37x = 687,409.92 × 138,332.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,207.37x = 95,091,270,240.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,091,270,240.38/458,207.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,528.90

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