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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,650.88, 431,606.94 and 209,462.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,650.88, 431,606.94 and 209,462.73 is: 289,158.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,650.88 : 431,606.94 = 209,462.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,650.88/431,606.94 = 209,462.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,650.88x = 431,606.94 × 209,462.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,650.88x = 90,405,567,939.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,405,567,939.35/312,650.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,158.21

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