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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,616.70, 687,694.65 and 209,016.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,616.70, 687,694.65 and 209,016.70 is: 313,420.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,616.70 : 687,694.65 = 209,016.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,616.70/687,694.65 = 209,016.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,616.70x = 687,694.65 × 209,016.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,616.70x = 143,739,666,350.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,739,666,350.66/458,616.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,420.04

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