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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445,901.86, 669,071.49 and 209,263.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445,901.86, 669,071.49 and 209,263.78 is: 313,998.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445,901.86 : 669,071.49 = 209,263.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445,901.86/669,071.49 = 209,263.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445,901.86x = 669,071.49 × 209,263.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445,901.86x = 140,012,429,087.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,012,429,087.63/445,901.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,998.31

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