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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,996.02, 502,545.06 and 208,533.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,996.02, 502,545.06 and 208,533.96 is: 312,832.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,996.02 : 502,545.06 = 208,533.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,996.02/502,545.06 = 208,533.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,996.02x = 502,545.06 × 208,533.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,996.02x = 104,797,711,440.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,797,711,440.24/334,996.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,832.71

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