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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,993.53, 632,525.90 and 208,445.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,993.53, 632,525.90 and 208,445.27 is: 312,438.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,993.53 : 632,525.90 = 208,445.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,993.53/632,525.90 = 208,445.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,993.53x = 632,525.90 × 208,445.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,993.53x = 131,847,027,802.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,847,027,802.64/421,993.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,438.51

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