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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,834.40, 688,251.60 and 143,323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,834.40, 688,251.60 and 143,323.20 is: 214,984.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,834.40 : 688,251.60 = 143,323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,834.40/688,251.60 = 143,323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,834.40x = 688,251.60 × 143,323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,834.40x = 98,642,421,717.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,642,421,717.12/458,834.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,984.80

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