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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,671.59, 1,123,196.83 and 208,927.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,671.59, 1,123,196.83 and 208,927.81 is: 313,444.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,671.59 : 1,123,196.83 = 208,927.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,671.59/1,123,196.83 = 208,927.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,671.59x = 1,123,196.83 × 208,927.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,671.59x = 234,667,056,223.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,667,056,223.33/748,671.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,444.59

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