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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,847.91, 694,022.20 and 209,990.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,847.91, 694,022.20 and 209,990.41 is: 314,872.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,847.91 : 694,022.20 = 209,990.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,847.91/694,022.20 = 209,990.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,847.91x = 694,022.20 × 209,990.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,847.91x = 145,738,004,067.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,738,004,067.07/462,847.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,872.34

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