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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,362.20, 686,043.30 and 208,044.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,362.20, 686,043.30 and 208,044.20 is: 312,066.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,362.20 : 686,043.30 = 208,044.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,362.20/686,043.30 = 208,044.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,362.20x = 686,043.30 × 208,044.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,362.20x = 142,727,329,513.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,727,329,513.86/457,362.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,066.30

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