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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,323.52, 688,940.73 and 139,478.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,323.52, 688,940.73 and 139,478.16 is: 209,203.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,323.52 : 688,940.73 = 139,478.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,323.52/688,940.73 = 139,478.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,323.52x = 688,940.73 × 139,478.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,323.52x = 96,092,187,952.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,092,187,952.98/459,323.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,203.72

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