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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,999.60, 688,596.60 and 139,125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,999.60, 688,596.60 and 139,125.20 is: 208,717.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,999.60 : 688,596.60 = 139,125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,999.60/688,596.60 = 139,125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,999.60x = 688,596.60 × 139,125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,999.60x = 95,801,139,694.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,801,139,694.32/458,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,717.26

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