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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,294.22, 844,460.19 and 208,242.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,294.22, 844,460.19 and 208,242.06 is: 312,185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,294.22 : 844,460.19 = 208,242.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,294.22/844,460.19 = 208,242.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,294.22x = 844,460.19 × 208,242.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,294.22x = 175,852,129,553.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,852,129,553.59/563,294.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,185.22

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