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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,588.70, 687,883.05 and 143,045.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,588.70, 687,883.05 and 143,045.10 is: 214,567.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,588.70 : 687,883.05 = 143,045.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,588.70/687,883.05 = 143,045.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,588.70x = 687,883.05 × 143,045.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,588.70x = 98,398,299,675.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,398,299,675.56/458,588.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,567.65

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