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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,897.82, 688,443.96 and 143,378.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,897.82, 688,443.96 and 143,378.52 is: 215,098.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,897.82 : 688,443.96 = 143,378.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,897.82/688,443.96 = 143,378.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,897.82x = 688,443.96 × 143,378.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,897.82x = 98,708,076,087.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,708,076,087.74/458,897.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,098.16

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