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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310,050.36, 427,999.50 and 209,584.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310,050.36, 427,999.50 and 209,584.44 is: 289,314.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310,050.36 : 427,999.50 = 209,584.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310,050.36/427,999.50 = 209,584.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310,050.36x = 427,999.50 × 209,584.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310,050.36x = 89,702,035,527.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,702,035,527.78/310,050.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,314.41

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