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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,277.80, 688,916.70 and 209,959.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,277.80, 688,916.70 and 209,959.80 is: 314,939.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,277.80 : 688,916.70 = 209,959.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,277.80/688,916.70 = 209,959.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,277.80x = 688,916.70 × 209,959.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,277.80x = 144,644,812,548.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,644,812,548.66/459,277.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,939.70

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