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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,469.20, 687,768.60 and 142,893.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,469.20, 687,768.60 and 142,893.20 is: 214,360.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,469.20 : 687,768.60 = 142,893.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,469.20/687,768.60 = 142,893.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,469.20x = 687,768.60 × 142,893.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,469.20x = 98,277,456,113.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,277,456,113.52/458,469.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,360.00

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