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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,401.70, 686,102.55 and 208,083.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,401.70, 686,102.55 and 208,083.70 is: 312,125.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,401.70 : 686,102.55 = 208,083.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,401.70/686,102.55 = 208,083.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,401.70x = 686,102.55 × 208,083.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,401.70x = 142,766,757,183.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,766,757,183.44/457,401.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,125.55

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