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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,380.56, 686,070.84 and 208,133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,380.56, 686,070.84 and 208,133.84 is: 312,200.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,380.56 : 686,070.84 = 208,133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,380.56/686,070.84 = 208,133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,380.56x = 686,070.84 × 208,133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,380.56x = 142,794,558,441.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,794,558,441.23/457,380.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,200.76

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