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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839,977.28, 1,259,971 and 208,891.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839,977.28, 1,259,971 and 208,891.16 is: 313,338.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839,977.28 : 1,259,971 = 208,891.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839,977.28/1,259,971 = 208,891.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839,977.28x = 1,259,971 × 208,891.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839,977.28x = 263,196,803,756.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,196,803,756.36/839,977.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,338.00

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