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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,562.54, 475,506.59 and 208,621.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,562.54, 475,506.59 and 208,621.35 is: 287,903.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,562.54 : 475,506.59 = 208,621.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,562.54/475,506.59 = 208,621.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,562.54x = 475,506.59 × 208,621.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,562.54x = 99,200,825,696.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,200,825,696.59/344,562.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,903.69

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