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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,599.60, 687,996.60 and 138,725.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,599.60, 687,996.60 and 138,725.20 is: 208,117.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,599.60 : 687,996.60 = 138,725.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,599.60/687,996.60 = 138,725.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,599.60x = 687,996.60 × 138,725.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,599.60x = 95,442,465,934.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,442,465,934.32/458,599.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,117.20

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