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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,241.70, 685,862.55 and 207,923.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,241.70, 685,862.55 and 207,923.70 is: 311,885.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,241.70 : 685,862.55 = 207,923.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,241.70/685,862.55 = 207,923.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,241.70x = 685,862.55 × 207,923.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,241.70x = 142,607,079,087.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,607,079,087.44/457,241.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,885.55

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