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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,337.12, 687,596.40 and 142,780.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,337.12, 687,596.40 and 142,780.56 is: 214,199.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,337.12 : 687,596.40 = 142,780.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,337.12/687,596.40 = 142,780.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,337.12x = 687,596.40 × 142,780.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,337.12x = 98,175,399,045.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,175,399,045.98/458,337.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,199.10

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