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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313,864.66, 432,993.36 and 209,117.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313,864.66, 432,993.36 and 209,117.08 is: 288,488.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313,864.66 : 432,993.36 = 209,117.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313,864.66/432,993.36 = 209,117.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313,864.66x = 432,993.36 × 209,117.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313,864.66x = 90,546,307,102.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,546,307,102.59/313,864.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,488.38

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