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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288,385.21, 432,577.72 and 209,998.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288,385.21, 432,577.72 and 209,998.27 is: 314,997.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288,385.21 : 432,577.72 = 209,998.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288,385.21/432,577.72 = 209,998.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288,385.21x = 432,577.72 × 209,998.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288,385.21x = 90,840,572,840.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,840,572,840.54/288,385.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,997.34

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