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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,575.70, 687,863.55 and 143,032.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,575.70, 687,863.55 and 143,032.10 is: 214,548.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,575.70 : 687,863.55 = 143,032.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,575.70/687,863.55 = 143,032.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,575.70x = 687,863.55 × 143,032.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,575.70x = 98,386,568,069.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,386,568,069.96/458,575.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,548.15

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