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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,322.62, 688,939.38 and 139,477.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,322.62, 688,939.38 and 139,477.26 is: 209,202.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,322.62 : 688,939.38 = 139,477.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,322.62/688,939.38 = 139,477.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,322.62x = 688,939.38 × 139,477.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,322.62x = 96,091,374,444.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,091,374,444.98/459,322.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,202.36

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