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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,280.62, 432,420.93 and 209,893.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,280.62, 432,420.93 and 209,893.68 is: 314,840.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,280.62 : 432,420.93 = 209,893.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,280.62/432,420.93 = 209,893.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,280.62x = 432,420.93 × 209,893.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,280.62x = 90,762,420,306.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,762,420,306.72/288,280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,840.52

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