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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,439.24, 844,568.37 and 208,226.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,439.24, 844,568.37 and 208,226.70 is: 312,121.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,439.24 : 844,568.37 = 208,226.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,439.24/844,568.37 = 208,226.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,439.24x = 844,568.37 × 208,226.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,439.24x = 175,861,684,609.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,861,684,609.48/563,439.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,121.83

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