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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,854.40, 688,281.60 and 143,343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,854.40, 688,281.60 and 143,343.20 is: 215,014.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,854.40 : 688,281.60 = 143,343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,854.40/688,281.60 = 143,343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,854.40x = 688,281.60 × 143,343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,854.40x = 98,660,487,045.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,660,487,045.12/458,854.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,014.80

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