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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,694.60, 686,541.90 and 208,862.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,694.60, 686,541.90 and 208,862.60 is: 313,293.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,694.60 : 686,541.90 = 208,862.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,694.60/686,541.90 = 208,862.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,694.60x = 686,541.90 × 208,862.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,694.60x = 143,392,926,242.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,392,926,242.94/457,694.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,293.90

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