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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,521.60, 525,091.20 and 209,862.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,521.60, 525,091.20 and 209,862.40 is: 314,379.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,521.60 : 525,091.20 = 209,862.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,521.60/525,091.20 = 209,862.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,521.60x = 525,091.20 × 209,862.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,521.60x = 110,196,899,450.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,196,899,450.88/350,521.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,379.77

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