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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,170.32, 844,781.40 and 208,118.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,170.32, 844,781.40 and 208,118.16 is: 312,186.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,170.32 : 844,781.40 = 208,118.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,170.32/844,781.40 = 208,118.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,170.32x = 844,781.40 × 208,118.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,170.32x = 175,814,350,570.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,814,350,570.22/563,170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,186.82

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