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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,169.48, 686,978.01 and 205,404.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,169.48, 686,978.01 and 205,404.26 is: 307,982.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,169.48 : 686,978.01 = 205,404.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,169.48/686,978.01 = 205,404.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,169.48x = 686,978.01 × 205,404.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,169.48x = 141,108,206,345.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,108,206,345.43/458,169.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,982.55

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