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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,388.87, 412,454.84 and 208,580.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,388.87, 412,454.84 and 208,580.58 is: 287,352.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,388.87 : 412,454.84 = 208,580.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,388.87/412,454.84 = 208,580.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,388.87x = 412,454.84 × 208,580.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,388.87x = 86,030,068,708.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,030,068,708.10/299,388.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,352.26

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