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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,648.32, 431,603.45 and 209,460.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,648.32, 431,603.45 and 209,460.20 is: 289,154.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,648.32 : 431,603.45 = 209,460.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,648.32/431,603.45 = 209,460.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,648.32x = 431,603.45 × 209,460.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,648.32x = 90,403,743,716.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,403,743,716.06/312,648.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,154.74

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