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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,799.13, 475,712.04 and 208,789.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,799.13, 475,712.04 and 208,789.60 is: 288,062.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,799.13 : 475,712.04 = 208,789.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,799.13/475,712.04 = 208,789.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,799.13x = 475,712.04 × 208,789.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,799.13x = 99,323,726,546.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,323,726,546.78/344,799.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,062.58

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