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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,799.73, 988,297.81 and 209,535.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,799.73, 988,297.81 and 209,535.26 is: 314,334.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,799.73 : 988,297.81 = 209,535.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,799.73/988,297.81 = 209,535.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,799.73x = 988,297.81 × 209,535.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,799.73x = 207,083,233,110.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,083,233,110.45/658,799.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,334.12

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