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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,276.16, 688,542.48 and 143,570.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,276.16, 688,542.48 and 143,570.56 is: 215,239.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,276.16 : 688,542.48 = 143,570.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,276.16/688,542.48 = 143,570.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,276.16x = 688,542.48 × 143,570.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,276.16x = 98,854,429,437.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,854,429,437.39/459,276.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,239.63

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