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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,255.19, 844,890.35 and 208,265.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,255.19, 844,890.35 and 208,265.67 is: 312,401.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,255.19 : 844,890.35 = 208,265.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,255.19/844,890.35 = 208,265.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,255.19x = 844,890.35 × 208,265.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,255.19x = 175,961,653,777.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,961,653,777.96/563,255.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,401.30

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