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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,823.40, 688,235.10 and 143,312.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,823.40, 688,235.10 and 143,312.20 is: 214,968.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,823.40 : 688,235.10 = 143,312.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,823.40/688,235.10 = 143,312.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,823.40x = 688,235.10 × 143,312.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,823.40x = 98,632,486,298.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,632,486,298.22/458,823.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,968.30

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