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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,832.60, 688,346.10 and 138,958.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,832.60, 688,346.10 and 138,958.20 is: 208,466.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,832.60 : 688,346.10 = 138,958.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,832.60/688,346.10 = 138,958.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,832.60x = 688,346.10 × 138,958.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,832.60x = 95,651,335,033.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,651,335,033.02/458,832.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,466.74

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