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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,506.40, 687,759.60 and 142,960.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,506.40, 687,759.60 and 142,960.80 is: 214,441.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,506.40 : 687,759.60 = 142,960.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,506.40/687,759.60 = 142,960.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,506.40x = 687,759.60 × 142,960.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,506.40x = 98,322,662,623.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,322,662,623.68/458,506.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,441.20

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