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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659,407.23, 989,183.14 and 209,970.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659,407.23, 989,183.14 and 209,970.23 is: 314,978.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659,407.23 : 989,183.14 = 209,970.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659,407.23/989,183.14 = 209,970.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659,407.23x = 989,183.14 × 209,970.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659,407.23x = 207,699,005,947.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,699,005,947.08/659,407.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,978.36

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