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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,063.60, 688,595.40 and 206,246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,063.60, 688,595.40 and 206,246.40 is: 309,369.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,063.60 : 688,595.40 = 206,246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,063.60/688,595.40 = 206,246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,063.60x = 688,595.40 × 206,246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,063.60x = 142,020,322,306.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,020,322,306.56/459,063.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309,369.60

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