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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,954.14, 489,778.88 and 209,739.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,954.14, 489,778.88 and 209,739.70 is: 289,406.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,954.14 : 489,778.88 = 209,739.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,954.14/489,778.88 = 209,739.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,954.14x = 489,778.88 × 209,739.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,954.14x = 102,726,075,357.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,726,075,357.54/354,954.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,406.61

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