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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,590.70, 687,886.05 and 209,272.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,590.70, 687,886.05 and 209,272.70 is: 313,909.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,590.70 : 687,886.05 = 209,272.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,590.70/687,886.05 = 209,272.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,590.70x = 687,886.05 × 209,272.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,590.70x = 143,955,770,975.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,955,770,975.84/458,590.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,909.05

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