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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,389.20, 687,648.60 and 142,813.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,389.20, 687,648.60 and 142,813.20 is: 214,239.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,389.20 : 687,648.60 = 142,813.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,389.20/687,648.60 = 142,813.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,389.20x = 687,648.60 × 142,813.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,389.20x = 98,205,297,041.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,205,297,041.52/458,389.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,239.99

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