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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,675.80, 686,513.70 and 307,987.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,675.80, 686,513.70 and 307,987.80 is: 461,981.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,675.80 : 686,513.70 = 307,987.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,675.80/686,513.70 = 307,987.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,675.80x = 686,513.70 × 307,987.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,675.80x = 211,437,844,132.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,437,844,132.86/457,675.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,981.70

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