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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,708.71, 464,249.31 and 209,879

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,708.71, 464,249.31 and 209,879 is: 314,605.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,708.71 : 464,249.31 = 209,879 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,708.71/464,249.31 = 209,879/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,708.71x = 464,249.31 × 209,879
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,708.71x = 97,436,180,933.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,436,180,933.49/309,708.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,605.88

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