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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 458,966.07, 688,211.46 and 206,028.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 458,966.07, 688,211.46 and 206,028.72 is: 308,936.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    458,966.07 : 688,211.46 = 206,028.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    458,966.07/688,211.46 = 206,028.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    458,966.07x = 688,211.46 × 206,028.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    458,966.07x = 141,791,326,193.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,791,326,193.13/458,966.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,936.40

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