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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602,483.48, 903,172.26 and 208,223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602,483.48, 903,172.26 and 208,223 is: 312,143.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602,483.48 : 903,172.26 = 208,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602,483.48/903,172.26 = 208,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602,483.48x = 903,172.26 × 208,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602,483.48x = 188,061,237,493.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,061,237,493.98/602,483.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,143.39

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