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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,811.68, 988,207.12 and 209,526.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,811.68, 988,207.12 and 209,526.06 is: 314,285.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,811.68 : 988,207.12 = 209,526.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,811.68/988,207.12 = 209,526.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,811.68x = 988,207.12 × 209,526.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,811.68x = 207,055,144,317.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,055,144,317.55/658,811.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,285.78

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