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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,135.80, 687,203.70 and 205,415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,135.80, 687,203.70 and 205,415.80 is: 308,123.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,135.80 : 687,203.70 = 205,415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,135.80/687,203.70 = 205,415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,135.80x = 687,203.70 × 205,415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,135.80x = 141,162,497,798.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,162,497,798.46/458,135.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,123.70

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