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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,553.57, 844,936.59 and 208,521.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,553.57, 844,936.59 and 208,521.51 is: 312,636.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,553.57 : 844,936.59 = 208,521.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,553.57/844,936.59 = 208,521.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,553.57x = 844,936.59 × 208,521.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,553.57x = 176,187,453,601.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,187,453,601.05/563,553.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,636.57

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