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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,597.33, 475,586.70 and 208,678.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,597.33, 475,586.70 and 208,678.54 is: 288,002.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,597.33 : 475,586.70 = 208,678.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,597.33/475,586.70 = 208,678.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,597.33x = 475,586.70 × 208,678.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,597.33x = 99,244,738,199.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,244,738,199.42/344,597.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,002.05

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