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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,206.20, 687,374.10 and 142,630.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,206.20, 687,374.10 and 142,630.20 is: 213,965.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,206.20 : 687,374.10 = 142,630.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,206.20/687,374.10 = 142,630.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,206.20x = 687,374.10 × 142,630.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,206.20x = 98,040,305,357.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,040,305,357.82/458,206.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213,965.47

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