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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,549.83, 987,721.78 and 209,211.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,549.83, 987,721.78 and 209,211.85 is: 313,785.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,549.83 : 987,721.78 = 209,211.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,549.83/987,721.78 = 209,211.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,549.83x = 987,721.78 × 209,211.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,549.83x = 206,643,100,879.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,643,100,879.09/658,549.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,785.06

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