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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,871.72, 635,866.62 and 143,313.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,871.72, 635,866.62 and 143,313.64 is: 214,990.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,871.72 : 635,866.62 = 143,313.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,871.72/635,866.62 = 143,313.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,871.72x = 635,866.62 × 143,313.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,871.72x = 91,128,359,866.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,128,359,866.70/423,871.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,990.42

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