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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455,527.70, 683,291.55 and 206,209.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455,527.70, 683,291.55 and 206,209.70 is: 309,314.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455,527.70 : 683,291.55 = 206,209.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455,527.70/683,291.55 = 206,209.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455,527.70x = 683,291.55 × 206,209.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455,527.70x = 140,901,345,538.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,901,345,538.04/455,527.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,314.55

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