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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,827.40, 688,241.10 and 143,316.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,827.40, 688,241.10 and 143,316.20 is: 214,974.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,827.40 : 688,241.10 = 143,316.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,827.40/688,241.10 = 143,316.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,827.40x = 688,241.10 × 143,316.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,827.40x = 98,636,099,135.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,636,099,135.82/458,827.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,974.30

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