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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,748.24, 688,347.81 and 206,207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,748.24, 688,347.81 and 206,207.16 is: 309,412.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,748.24 : 688,347.81 = 206,207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,748.24/688,347.81 = 206,207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,748.24x = 688,347.81 × 206,207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,748.24x = 141,942,246,992.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,942,246,992.32/458,748.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,412.08

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