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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,147.60, 437,683.92 and 209,528.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,147.60, 437,683.92 and 209,528.84 is: 289,163.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,147.60 : 437,683.92 = 209,528.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,147.60/437,683.92 = 209,528.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,147.60x = 437,683.92 × 209,528.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,147.60x = 91,707,404,044.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,707,404,044.25/317,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,163.17

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