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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,867.82, 844,613.34 and 208,114.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,867.82, 844,613.34 and 208,114.58 is: 312,287.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,867.82 : 844,613.34 = 208,114.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,867.82/844,613.34 = 208,114.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,867.82x = 844,613.34 × 208,114.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,867.82x = 175,776,350,516.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,776,350,516.50/562,867.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,287.08

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