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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658,886.39, 988,402.22 and 209,502.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658,886.39, 988,402.22 and 209,502.14 is: 314,276.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658,886.39 : 988,402.22 = 209,502.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658,886.39/988,402.22 = 209,502.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658,886.39x = 988,402.22 × 209,502.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658,886.39x = 207,072,374,281.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,072,374,281.23/658,886.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,276.30

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