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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 564,815.80, 847,223.70 and 209,792.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 564,815.80, 847,223.70 and 209,792.80 is: 314,689.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    564,815.80 : 847,223.70 = 209,792.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    564,815.80/847,223.70 = 209,792.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    564,815.80x = 847,223.70 × 209,792.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    564,815.80x = 177,741,432,249.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,741,432,249.36/564,815.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,689.20

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