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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,947.09, 844,864.42 and 208,062.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,947.09, 844,864.42 and 208,062.60 is: 312,257.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,947.09 : 844,864.42 = 208,062.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,947.09/844,864.42 = 208,062.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,947.09x = 844,864.42 × 208,062.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,947.09x = 175,784,687,872.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,784,687,872.69/562,947.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,257.92

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