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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,555.99, 612,850.46 and 142,343.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,555.99, 612,850.46 and 142,343.46 is: 213,520.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,555.99 : 612,850.46 = 142,343.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,555.99/612,850.46 = 142,343.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,555.99x = 612,850.46 × 142,343.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,555.99x = 87,235,254,227.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,235,254,227.27/408,555.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,520.93

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