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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,107.34, 612,224.39 and 208,319.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,107.34, 612,224.39 and 208,319.62 is: 312,511.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,107.34 : 612,224.39 = 208,319.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,107.34/612,224.39 = 208,319.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,107.34x = 612,224.39 × 208,319.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,107.34x = 127,538,352,279.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,538,352,279.53/408,107.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,511.78

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