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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,962.60, 686,943.90 and 209,130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,962.60, 686,943.90 and 209,130.60 is: 313,695.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,962.60 : 686,943.90 = 209,130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,962.60/686,943.90 = 209,130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,962.60x = 686,943.90 × 209,130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,962.60x = 143,660,989,973.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,660,989,973.34/457,962.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,695.90

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