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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,961.10, 686,941.65 and 209,129.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,961.10, 686,941.65 and 209,129.10 is: 313,693.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,961.10 : 686,941.65 = 209,129.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,961.10/686,941.65 = 209,129.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,961.10x = 686,941.65 × 209,129.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,961.10x = 143,659,489,017.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,659,489,017.02/457,961.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,693.65

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