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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,299.79, 688,976.49 and 139,462.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,299.79, 688,976.49 and 139,462.09 is: 209,201.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,299.79 : 688,976.49 = 139,462.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,299.79/688,976.49 = 139,462.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,299.79x = 688,976.49 × 139,462.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,299.79x = 96,086,100,056.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,086,100,056.81/459,299.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,201.27

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