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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,615.20, 687,987.60 and 143,039.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,615.20, 687,987.60 and 143,039.20 is: 214,579.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,615.20 : 687,987.60 = 143,039.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,615.20/687,987.60 = 143,039.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,615.20x = 687,987.60 × 143,039.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,615.20x = 98,409,195,913.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,409,195,913.92/458,615.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,579.01

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