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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,136.80, 687,205.20 and 205,416.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,136.80, 687,205.20 and 205,416.80 is: 308,125.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,136.80 : 687,205.20 = 205,416.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,136.80/687,205.20 = 205,416.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,136.80x = 687,205.20 × 205,416.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,136.80x = 141,163,493,127.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,163,493,127.36/458,136.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,125.20

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