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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,685.80, 686,528.70 and 307,997.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,685.80, 686,528.70 and 307,997.80 is: 461,996.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,685.80 : 686,528.70 = 307,997.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,685.80/686,528.70 = 307,997.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,685.80x = 686,528.70 × 307,997.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,685.80x = 211,449,329,236.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,449,329,236.86/457,685.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,996.70

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