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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,362.78, 844,453.66 and 208,150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,362.78, 844,453.66 and 208,150.24 is: 312,007.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,362.78 : 844,453.66 = 208,150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,362.78/844,453.66 = 208,150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,362.78x = 844,453.66 × 208,150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,362.78x = 175,773,231,997.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,773,231,997.88/563,362.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,007.18

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