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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,844.60, 688,364.10 and 138,970.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,844.60, 688,364.10 and 138,970.20 is: 208,484.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,844.60 : 688,364.10 = 138,970.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,844.60/688,364.10 = 138,970.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,844.60x = 688,364.10 × 138,970.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,844.60x = 95,662,096,649.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,662,096,649.82/458,844.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,484.74

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