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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,294.95, 486,293.12 and 209,054.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,294.95, 486,293.12 and 209,054.99 is: 288,570.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,294.95 : 486,293.12 = 209,054.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,294.95/486,293.12 = 209,054.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,294.95x = 486,293.12 × 209,054.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,294.95x = 101,662,002,241.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,662,002,241.53/352,294.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,570.71

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