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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,364.27, 844,455.91 and 208,151.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,364.27, 844,455.91 and 208,151.73 is: 312,009.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,364.27 : 844,455.91 = 208,151.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,364.27/844,455.91 = 208,151.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,364.27x = 844,455.91 × 208,151.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,364.27x = 175,774,958,575.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,774,958,575.22/563,364.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,009.42

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