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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,276.60, 687,138.78 and 205,511.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,276.60, 687,138.78 and 205,511.42 is: 308,143.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,276.60 : 687,138.78 = 205,511.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,276.60/687,138.78 = 205,511.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,276.60x = 687,138.78 × 205,511.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,276.60x = 141,214,866,414.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,214,866,414.87/458,276.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,143.31

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