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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,963.36, 427,879.44 and 209,497.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,963.36, 427,879.44 and 209,497.44 is: 289,194.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,963.36 : 427,879.44 = 209,497.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,963.36/427,879.44 = 209,497.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,963.36x = 427,879.44 × 209,497.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,963.36x = 89,639,647,308.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,639,647,308.63/309,963.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,194.33

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