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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,505.20, 683,257.80 and 206,187.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,505.20, 683,257.80 and 206,187.20 is: 309,280.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,505.20 : 683,257.80 = 206,187.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,505.20/683,257.80 = 206,187.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,505.20x = 683,257.80 × 206,187.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,505.20x = 140,879,012,660.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,879,012,660.16/455,505.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,280.80

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