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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,950.08, 687,070.64 and 205,447.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,950.08, 687,070.64 and 205,447.70 is: 308,236.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,950.08 : 687,070.64 = 205,447.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,950.08/687,070.64 = 205,447.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,950.08x = 687,070.64 × 205,447.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,950.08x = 141,157,079,803.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,157,079,803.79/457,950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,236.83

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