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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 456,993.84, 685,630.89 and 204,486.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 456,993.84, 685,630.89 and 204,486.90 is: 306,793.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    456,993.84 : 685,630.89 = 204,486.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    456,993.84/685,630.89 = 204,486.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    456,993.84x = 685,630.89 × 204,486.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    456,993.84x = 140,202,535,240.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,202,535,240.34/456,993.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,793.05

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