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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,282.40, 687,520.80 and 138,445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,282.40, 687,520.80 and 138,445.80 is: 207,698.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,282.40 : 687,520.80 = 138,445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,282.40/687,520.80 = 138,445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,282.40x = 687,520.80 × 138,445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,282.40x = 95,184,367,172.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,184,367,172.64/458,282.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,698.06

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