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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,399.20, 686,098.80 and 208,081.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,399.20, 686,098.80 and 208,081.20 is: 312,121.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,399.20 : 686,098.80 = 208,081.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,399.20/686,098.80 = 208,081.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,399.20x = 686,098.80 × 208,081.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,399.20x = 142,764,261,622.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,764,261,622.56/457,399.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,121.80

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