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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,955.40, 538,433.10 and 209,364.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,955.40, 538,433.10 and 209,364.60 is: 314,046.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,955.40 : 538,433.10 = 209,364.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,955.40/538,433.10 = 209,364.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,955.40x = 538,433.10 × 209,364.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,955.40x = 112,728,830,608.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,728,830,608.26/358,955.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,046.90

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