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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,958.70, 687,002.85 and 142,382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,958.70, 687,002.85 and 142,382.70 is: 213,594.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,958.70 : 687,002.85 = 142,382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,958.70/687,002.85 = 142,382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,958.70x = 687,002.85 × 142,382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,958.70x = 97,817,320,690.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,817,320,690.70/457,958.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,594.20

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