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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,281.40, 687,519.30 and 138,444.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,281.40, 687,519.30 and 138,444.80 is: 207,696.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,281.40 : 687,519.30 = 138,444.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,281.40/687,519.30 = 138,444.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,281.40x = 687,519.30 × 138,444.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,281.40x = 95,183,471,984.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,183,471,984.64/458,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,696.56

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