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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,267.85, 687,125.63 and 205,502.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,267.85, 687,125.63 and 205,502.63 is: 308,130.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,267.85 : 687,125.63 = 205,502.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,267.85/687,125.63 = 205,502.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,267.85x = 687,125.63 × 205,502.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,267.85x = 141,206,121,183.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,206,121,183.54/458,267.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,130.11

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