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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,865.82, 844,610.34 and 208,112.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,865.82, 844,610.34 and 208,112.58 is: 312,284.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,865.82 : 844,610.34 = 208,112.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,865.82/844,610.34 = 208,112.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,865.82x = 844,610.34 × 208,112.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,865.82x = 175,774,036,952.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,774,036,952.08/562,865.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,284.08

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