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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,624.20, 687,705.90 and 209,024.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,624.20, 687,705.90 and 209,024.20 is: 313,431.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,624.20 : 687,705.90 = 209,024.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,624.20/687,705.90 = 209,024.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,624.20x = 687,705.90 × 209,024.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,624.20x = 143,747,175,582.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,747,175,582.78/458,624.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,431.29

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