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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,001.20, 687,066.60 and 142,425.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,001.20, 687,066.60 and 142,425.20 is: 213,657.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,001.20 : 687,066.60 = 142,425.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,001.20/687,066.60 = 142,425.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,001.20x = 687,066.60 × 142,425.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,001.20x = 97,855,597,918.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,855,597,918.32/458,001.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,657.95

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