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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583,694.67, 875,585.21 and 209,720.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583,694.67, 875,585.21 and 209,720.91 is: 314,596.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583,694.67 : 875,585.21 = 209,720.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583,694.67/875,585.21 = 209,720.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583,694.67x = 875,585.21 × 209,720.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583,694.67x = 183,628,525,975.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,628,525,975.14/583,694.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,596.89

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