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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,354.30, 437,834.01 and 208,517.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,354.30, 437,834.01 and 208,517.26 is: 287,678.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,354.30 : 437,834.01 = 208,517.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,354.30/437,834.01 = 208,517.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,354.30x = 437,834.01 × 208,517.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,354.30x = 91,295,947,372.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,295,947,372.17/317,354.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,678.30

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