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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,389.60, 687,681.60 and 138,515.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,389.60, 687,681.60 and 138,515.20 is: 207,802.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,389.60 : 687,681.60 = 138,515.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,389.60/687,681.60 = 138,515.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,389.60x = 687,681.60 × 138,515.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,389.60x = 95,254,354,360.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,254,354,360.32/458,389.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,802.17

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