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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,968.20, 687,017.10 and 142,392.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,968.20, 687,017.10 and 142,392.20 is: 213,608.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,968.20 : 687,017.10 = 142,392.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,968.20/687,017.10 = 142,392.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,968.20x = 687,017.10 × 142,392.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,968.20x = 97,825,876,306.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,825,876,306.62/457,968.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,608.45

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