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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,364.60, 686,435.70 and 205,033.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,364.60, 686,435.70 and 205,033.40 is: 307,724.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,364.60 : 686,435.70 = 205,033.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,364.60/686,435.70 = 205,033.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,364.60x = 686,435.70 × 205,033.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,364.60x = 140,742,245,452.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,742,245,452.38/457,364.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,724.40

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