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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,293.22, 844,458.69 and 208,241.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,293.22, 844,458.69 and 208,241.06 is: 312,183.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,293.22 : 844,458.69 = 208,241.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,293.22/844,458.69 = 208,241.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,293.22x = 844,458.69 × 208,241.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,293.22x = 175,850,972,731.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,850,972,731.81/563,293.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,183.72

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