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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,554.57, 844,938.09 and 208,522.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,554.57, 844,938.09 and 208,522.51 is: 312,638.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,554.57 : 844,938.09 = 208,522.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,554.57/844,938.09 = 208,522.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,554.57x = 844,938.09 × 208,522.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,554.57x = 176,188,611,321.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,188,611,321.41/563,554.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,638.07

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