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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317,471.28, 438,130.08 and 209,854.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317,471.28, 438,130.08 and 209,854.68 is: 289,612.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317,471.28 : 438,130.08 = 209,854.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317,471.28/438,130.08 = 209,854.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317,471.28x = 438,130.08 × 209,854.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317,471.28x = 91,943,647,736.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,943,647,736.77/317,471.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,612.49

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