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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,963.21, 688,281.92 and 134,660.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,963.21, 688,281.92 and 134,660.80 is: 201,943.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,963.21 : 688,281.92 = 134,660.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,963.21/688,281.92 = 134,660.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,963.21x = 688,281.92 × 134,660.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,963.21x = 92,684,591,550.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,684,591,550.64/458,963.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,943.40

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