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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375,461.10, 562,465.89 and 208,743.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375,461.10, 562,465.89 and 208,743.66 is: 312,711.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375,461.10 : 562,465.89 = 208,743.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375,461.10/562,465.89 = 208,743.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375,461.10x = 562,465.89 × 208,743.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375,461.10x = 117,411,188,503.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,411,188,503.76/375,461.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,711.99

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