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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,343.70, 686,015.55 and 208,025.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,343.70, 686,015.55 and 208,025.70 is: 312,038.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,343.70 : 686,015.55 = 208,025.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,343.70/686,015.55 = 208,025.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,343.70x = 686,015.55 × 208,025.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,343.70x = 142,708,864,999.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,708,864,999.64/457,343.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,038.55

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