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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,624.41, 434,036.88 and 209,019.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,624.41, 434,036.88 and 209,019.49 is: 313,240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,624.41 : 434,036.88 = 209,019.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,624.41/434,036.88 = 209,019.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,624.41x = 434,036.88 × 209,019.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,624.41x = 90,722,166,213.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,722,166,213.70/289,624.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,240.75

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