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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,774.38, 631,866.96 and 208,292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,774.38, 631,866.96 and 208,292.40 is: 312,046.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,774.38 : 631,866.96 = 208,292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,774.38/631,866.96 = 208,292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,774.38x = 631,866.96 × 208,292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,774.38x = 131,613,085,579.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,613,085,579.10/421,774.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,046.18

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