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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,778.51, 688,167.66 and 143,262.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,778.51, 688,167.66 and 143,262.45 is: 214,893.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,778.51 : 688,167.66 = 143,262.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,778.51/688,167.66 = 143,262.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,778.51x = 688,167.66 × 143,262.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,778.51x = 98,588,584,982.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,588,584,982.37/458,778.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,893.64

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