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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,463.79, 438,119.73 and 209,847.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,463.79, 438,119.73 and 209,847.19 is: 289,602.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,463.79 : 438,119.73 = 209,847.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,463.79/438,119.73 = 209,847.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,463.79x = 438,119.73 × 209,847.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,463.79x = 91,938,194,224.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,938,194,224.06/317,463.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,602.14

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