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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,582.70, 687,643.65 and 208,982.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,582.70, 687,643.65 and 208,982.70 is: 313,369.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,582.70 : 687,643.65 = 208,982.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,582.70/687,643.65 = 208,982.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,582.70x = 687,643.65 × 208,982.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,582.70x = 143,705,626,614.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,705,626,614.86/458,582.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,369.05

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