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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,271.29, 474,955.66 and 208,068.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,271.29, 474,955.66 and 208,068.78 is: 287,051.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,271.29 : 474,955.66 = 208,068.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,271.29/474,955.66 = 208,068.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,271.29x = 474,955.66 × 208,068.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,271.29x = 98,823,444,730.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,823,444,730.29/344,271.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,051.08

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