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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398,623.58, 598,280.83 and 209,217.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398,623.58, 598,280.83 and 209,217.74 is: 314,007.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398,623.58 : 598,280.83 = 209,217.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398,623.58/598,280.83 = 209,217.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398,623.58x = 598,280.83 × 209,217.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398,623.58x = 125,170,960,800.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,170,960,800.33/398,623.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,007.92

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