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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,618.20, 687,696.90 and 209,018.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,618.20, 687,696.90 and 209,018.20 is: 313,422.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,618.20 : 687,696.90 = 209,018.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,618.20/687,696.90 = 209,018.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,618.20x = 687,696.90 × 209,018.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,618.20x = 143,741,168,183.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,741,168,183.58/458,618.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,422.29

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