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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653,324.68, 979,779.66 and 209,989

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653,324.68, 979,779.66 and 209,989 is: 314,916.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653,324.68 : 979,779.66 = 209,989 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653,324.68/979,779.66 = 209,989/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653,324.68x = 979,779.66 × 209,989
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653,324.68x = 205,742,951,023.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,742,951,023.74/653,324.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,916.85

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