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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,354.20, 686,031.30 and 208,036.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,354.20, 686,031.30 and 208,036.20 is: 312,054.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,354.20 : 686,031.30 = 208,036.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,354.20/686,031.30 = 208,036.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,354.20x = 686,031.30 × 208,036.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,354.20x = 142,719,344,733.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,719,344,733.06/457,354.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,054.30

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