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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,952.40, 538,428.60 and 209,361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,952.40, 538,428.60 and 209,361.60 is: 314,042.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,952.40 : 538,428.60 = 209,361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,952.40/538,428.60 = 209,361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,952.40x = 538,428.60 × 209,361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,952.40x = 112,726,273,181.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,726,273,181.76/358,952.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,042.40

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