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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,569.64, 912,875.28 and 209,207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,569.64, 912,875.28 and 209,207 is: 313,817.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,569.64 : 912,875.28 = 209,207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,569.64/912,875.28 = 209,207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,569.64x = 912,875.28 × 209,207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,569.64x = 190,979,898,702.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,979,898,702.96/608,569.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,817.66

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