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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,799.28, 688,082.04 and 143,288.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,799.28, 688,082.04 and 143,288.08 is: 214,895.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,799.28 : 688,082.04 = 143,288.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,799.28/688,082.04 = 143,288.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,799.28x = 688,082.04 × 143,288.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,799.28x = 98,593,954,394.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,593,954,394.08/458,799.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,895.62

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