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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 433,652.91, 650,201.79 and 208,565.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 433,652.91, 650,201.79 and 208,565.07 is: 312,714.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    433,652.91 : 650,201.79 = 208,565.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    433,652.91/650,201.79 = 208,565.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    433,652.91x = 650,201.79 × 208,565.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    433,652.91x = 135,609,381,845.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,609,381,845.48/433,652.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,714.11

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