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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,008.54, 499,644.55 and 209,071.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,008.54, 499,644.55 and 209,071.63 is: 288,560.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,008.54 : 499,644.55 = 209,071.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,008.54/499,644.55 = 209,071.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,008.54x = 499,644.55 × 209,071.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,008.54x = 104,461,501,375.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,461,501,375.01/362,008.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,560.87

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