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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,858.28, 687,908.34 and 202,508.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,858.28, 687,908.34 and 202,508.28 is: 303,595.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,858.28 : 687,908.34 = 202,508.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,858.28/687,908.34 = 202,508.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,858.28x = 687,908.34 × 202,508.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,858.28x = 139,307,134,731.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,307,134,731.06/458,858.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,595.12

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