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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508,104.93, 761,492.96 and 208,234.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508,104.93, 761,492.96 and 208,234.43 is: 312,079.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508,104.93 : 761,492.96 = 208,234.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508,104.93/761,492.96 = 208,234.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508,104.93x = 761,492.96 × 208,234.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508,104.93x = 158,569,052,474.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,569,052,474.61/508,104.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,079.34

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