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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,061.09, 474,689.70 and 208,043.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,061.09, 474,689.70 and 208,043.46 is: 287,030.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,061.09 : 474,689.70 = 208,043.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,061.09/474,689.70 = 208,043.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,061.09x = 474,689.70 × 208,043.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,061.09x = 98,756,087,614.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,756,087,614.36/344,061.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,030.68

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