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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,458.30, 438,112.12 and 209,841.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,458.30, 438,112.12 and 209,841.70 is: 289,594.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,458.30 : 438,112.12 = 209,841.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,458.30/438,112.12 = 209,841.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,458.30x = 438,112.12 × 209,841.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,458.30x = 91,934,192,051.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,934,192,051.40/317,458.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,594.55

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