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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,580.74, 422,719.52 and 209,831.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,580.74, 422,719.52 and 209,831.28 is: 289,319.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,580.74 : 422,719.52 = 209,831.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,580.74/422,719.52 = 209,831.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,580.74x = 422,719.52 × 209,831.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,580.74x = 88,699,777,962.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,699,777,962.59/306,580.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,319.47

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