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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657,717.69, 986,604.22 and 208,456.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657,717.69, 986,604.22 and 208,456.29 is: 312,693.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657,717.69 : 986,604.22 = 208,456.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657,717.69/986,604.22 = 208,456.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657,717.69x = 986,604.22 × 208,456.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657,717.69x = 205,663,855,399.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,663,855,399.54/657,717.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312,693.21

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