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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,543.58, 687,953.61 and 143,033.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,543.58, 687,953.61 and 143,033.82 is: 214,593.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,543.58 : 687,953.61 = 143,033.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,543.58/687,953.61 = 143,033.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,543.58x = 687,953.61 × 143,033.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,543.58x = 98,400,632,821.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,400,632,821.09/458,543.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,593.85

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