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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,581.70, 687,642.15 and 208,981.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,581.70, 687,642.15 and 208,981.70 is: 313,367.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,581.70 : 687,642.15 = 208,981.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,581.70/687,642.15 = 208,981.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,581.70x = 687,642.15 × 208,981.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,581.70x = 143,704,625,498.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,704,625,498.66/458,581.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,367.55

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