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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,370.70, 686,056.05 and 208,052.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,370.70, 686,056.05 and 208,052.70 is: 312,079.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,370.70 : 686,056.05 = 208,052.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,370.70/686,056.05 = 208,052.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,370.70x = 686,056.05 × 208,052.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,370.70x = 142,735,813,553.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,735,813,553.84/457,370.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,079.05

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