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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,639.17, 412,798.44 and 208,830.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,639.17, 412,798.44 and 208,830.07 is: 287,695.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,639.17 : 412,798.44 = 208,830.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,639.17/412,798.44 = 208,830.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,639.17x = 412,798.44 × 208,830.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,639.17x = 86,204,727,121.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,204,727,121.09/299,639.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,695.12

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