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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,598.60, 687,995.10 and 138,724.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,598.60, 687,995.10 and 138,724.20 is: 208,115.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,598.60 : 687,995.10 = 138,724.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,598.60/687,995.10 = 138,724.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,598.60x = 687,995.10 × 138,724.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,598.60x = 95,441,569,851.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,441,569,851.42/458,598.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,115.70

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