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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,780.92, 631,876.77 and 208,298.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,780.92, 631,876.77 and 208,298.94 is: 312,055.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,780.92 : 631,876.77 = 208,298.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,780.92/631,876.77 = 208,298.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,780.92x = 631,876.77 × 208,298.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,780.92x = 131,619,261,401.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,619,261,401.62/421,780.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,055.99

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