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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,769.76, 844,063.44 and 207,950.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,769.76, 844,063.44 and 207,950.88 is: 311,892.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,769.76 : 844,063.44 = 207,950.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,769.76/844,063.44 = 207,950.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,769.76x = 844,063.44 × 207,950.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,769.76x = 175,523,735,123.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,523,735,123.83/562,769.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,892.62

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