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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,240.61, 846,506.72 and 209,355.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,240.61, 846,506.72 and 209,355.85 is: 314,087.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,240.61 : 846,506.72 = 209,355.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,240.61/846,506.72 = 209,355.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,240.61x = 846,506.72 × 209,355.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,240.61x = 177,221,133,896.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,221,133,896.31/564,240.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,087.87

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