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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,361.83, 844,452.25 and 208,149.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,361.83, 844,452.25 and 208,149.29 is: 312,005.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,361.83 : 844,452.25 = 208,149.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,361.83/844,452.25 = 208,149.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,361.83x = 844,452.25 × 208,149.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,361.83x = 175,772,132,618.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,772,132,618.15/563,361.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,005.76

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