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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,298.79, 688,975.00 and 139,461.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,298.79, 688,975.00 and 139,461.09 is: 209,199.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,298.79 : 688,975.00 = 139,461.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,298.79/688,975.00 = 139,461.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,298.79x = 688,975.00 × 139,461.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,298.79x = 96,085,201,550.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,085,201,550.44/459,298.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,199.77

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