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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,179.67, 808,873.19 and 206,729.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,179.67, 808,873.19 and 206,729.75 is: 310,134.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,179.67 : 808,873.19 = 206,729.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,179.67/808,873.19 = 206,729.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,179.67x = 808,873.19 × 206,729.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,179.67x = 167,218,152,350.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,218,152,350.40/539,179.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310,134.38

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