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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,570.20, 687,855.30 and 143,026.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,570.20, 687,855.30 and 143,026.60 is: 214,539.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,570.20 : 687,855.30 = 143,026.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,570.20/687,855.30 = 143,026.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,570.20x = 687,855.30 × 143,026.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,570.20x = 98,381,604,850.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,381,604,850.98/458,570.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,539.90

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