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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,953.60, 686,930.40 and 209,121.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,953.60, 686,930.40 and 209,121.60 is: 313,682.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,953.60 : 686,930.40 = 209,121.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,953.60/686,930.40 = 209,121.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,953.60x = 686,930.40 × 209,121.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,953.60x = 143,651,984,336.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,651,984,336.64/457,953.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,682.40

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