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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,474.40, 687,711.60 and 142,928.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,474.40, 687,711.60 and 142,928.80 is: 214,393.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,474.40 : 687,711.60 = 142,928.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,474.40/687,711.60 = 142,928.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,474.40x = 687,711.60 × 142,928.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,474.40x = 98,293,793,734.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,293,793,734.08/458,474.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,393.20

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