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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,515.40, 687,773.10 and 142,969.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,515.40, 687,773.10 and 142,969.80 is: 214,454.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,515.40 : 687,773.10 = 142,969.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,515.40/687,773.10 = 142,969.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,515.40x = 687,773.10 × 142,969.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,515.40x = 98,330,782,552.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,330,782,552.38/458,515.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,454.70

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