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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,333.06, 987,533.75 and 209,089.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,333.06, 987,533.75 and 209,089.09 is: 313,644.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,333.06 : 987,533.75 = 209,089.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,333.06/987,533.75 = 209,089.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,333.06x = 987,533.75 × 209,089.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,333.06x = 206,482,533,131.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,482,533,131.79/658,333.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,644.48

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