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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 556,048.64, 834,171.33 and 209,824.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 556,048.64, 834,171.33 and 209,824.67 is: 314,774.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    556,048.64 : 834,171.33 = 209,824.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    556,048.64/834,171.33 = 209,824.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    556,048.64x = 834,171.33 × 209,824.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    556,048.64x = 175,029,719,869.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,029,719,869.85/556,048.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,774.12

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