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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,703.88, 943,056.12 and 207,979.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,703.88, 943,056.12 and 207,979.76 is: 311,969.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,703.88 : 943,056.12 = 207,979.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,703.88/943,056.12 = 207,979.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,703.88x = 943,056.12 × 207,979.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,703.88x = 196,136,580,788.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,136,580,788.85/628,703.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311,969.73

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