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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,170.48, 686,979.51 and 205,405.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,170.48, 686,979.51 and 205,405.26 is: 307,984.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,170.48 : 686,979.51 = 205,405.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,170.48/686,979.51 = 205,405.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,170.48x = 686,979.51 × 205,405.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,170.48x = 141,109,204,866.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,109,204,866.22/458,170.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,984.06

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