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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,614.20, 687,986.10 and 143,038.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,614.20, 687,986.10 and 143,038.20 is: 214,577.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,614.20 : 687,986.10 = 143,038.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,614.20/687,986.10 = 143,038.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,614.20x = 687,986.10 × 143,038.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,614.20x = 98,408,293,369.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,408,293,369.02/458,614.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,577.51

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