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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,975.24, 496,771.08 and 209,072.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,975.24, 496,771.08 and 209,072.24 is: 288,522.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,975.24 : 496,771.08 = 209,072.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,975.24/496,771.08 = 209,072.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,975.24x = 496,771.08 × 209,072.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,975.24x = 103,861,042,462.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,861,042,462.82/359,975.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,522.74

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