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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,567.20, 687,850.80 and 209,249.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,567.20, 687,850.80 and 209,249.20 is: 313,873.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,567.20 : 687,850.80 = 209,249.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,567.20/687,850.80 = 209,249.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,567.20x = 687,850.80 × 209,249.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,567.20x = 143,932,229,619.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,932,229,619.36/458,567.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,873.80

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