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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582,149.96, 873,224.94 and 208,150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582,149.96, 873,224.94 and 208,150.28 is: 312,225.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582,149.96 : 873,224.94 = 208,150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582,149.96/873,224.94 = 208,150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582,149.96x = 873,224.94 × 208,150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582,149.96x = 181,762,015,763.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,762,015,763.98/582,149.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,225.42

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