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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,066.61, 408,313.71 and 209,855.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,066.61, 408,313.71 and 209,855.07 is: 289,416.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,066.61 : 408,313.71 = 209,855.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,066.61/408,313.71 = 209,855.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,066.61x = 408,313.71 × 209,855.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,066.61x = 85,686,702,194.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,686,702,194.01/296,066.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,416.97

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