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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,795.88, 475,707.56 and 208,786.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,795.88, 475,707.56 and 208,786.35 is: 288,058.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,795.88 : 475,707.56 = 208,786.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,795.88/475,707.56 = 208,786.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,795.88x = 475,707.56 × 208,786.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,795.88x = 99,321,244,075.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,321,244,075.87/344,795.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,058.09

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