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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,195.86, 687,017.57 and 205,430.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,195.86, 687,017.57 and 205,430.63 is: 308,022.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,195.86 : 687,017.57 = 205,430.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,195.86/687,017.57 = 205,430.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,195.86x = 687,017.57 × 205,430.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,195.86x = 141,134,452,226.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,134,452,226.17/458,195.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,022.11

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