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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 446,973.12, 670,016.82 and 209,891.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 446,973.12, 670,016.82 and 209,891.40 is: 314,629.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    446,973.12 : 670,016.82 = 209,891.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    446,973.12/670,016.82 = 209,891.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    446,973.12x = 670,016.82 × 209,891.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    446,973.12x = 140,630,768,373.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,630,768,373.35/446,973.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,629.14

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