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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,977.40, 635,966.10 and 143,490.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,977.40, 635,966.10 and 143,490.60 is: 215,235.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,977.40 : 635,966.10 = 143,490.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,977.40/635,966.10 = 143,490.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,977.40x = 635,966.10 × 143,490.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,977.40x = 91,255,157,268.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,255,157,268.66/423,977.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,235.90

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