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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,868.24, 688,302.36 and 143,350.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,868.24, 688,302.36 and 143,350.02 is: 215,025.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,868.24 : 688,302.36 = 143,350.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,868.24/688,302.36 = 143,350.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,868.24x = 688,302.36 × 143,350.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,868.24x = 98,668,157,072.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,668,157,072.05/458,868.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,025.03

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