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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,999.60, 635,604 and 143,320.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,999.60, 635,604 and 143,320.56 is: 214,847.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,999.60 : 635,604 = 143,320.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,999.60/635,604 = 143,320.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,999.60x = 635,604 × 143,320.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,999.60x = 91,095,121,218.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,095,121,218.24/423,999.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,847.19

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