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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,964.17, 688,283.34 and 134,661.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,964.17, 688,283.34 and 134,661.75 is: 201,944.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,964.17 : 688,283.34 = 134,661.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,964.17/688,283.34 = 134,661.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,964.17x = 688,283.34 × 134,661.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,964.17x = 92,685,439,060.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,685,439,060.25/458,964.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201,944.83

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