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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,673.80, 686,510.70 and 307,985.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,673.80, 686,510.70 and 307,985.80 is: 461,978.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,673.80 : 686,510.70 = 307,985.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,673.80/686,510.70 = 307,985.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,673.80x = 686,510.70 × 307,985.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,673.80x = 211,435,547,148.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,435,547,148.06/457,673.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,978.70

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