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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,325.08, 688,943.06 and 139,479.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,325.08, 688,943.06 and 139,479.71 is: 209,206.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,325.08 : 688,943.06 = 139,479.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,325.08/688,943.06 = 139,479.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,325.08x = 688,943.06 × 139,479.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,325.08x = 96,093,578,215.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,093,578,215.31/459,325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209,206.03

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