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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,026.08, 499,619.87 and 209,070.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,026.08, 499,619.87 and 209,070.69 is: 288,531.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,026.08 : 499,619.87 = 209,070.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,026.08/499,619.87 = 209,070.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,026.08x = 499,619.87 × 209,070.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,026.08x = 104,455,869,913.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,455,869,913.26/362,026.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,531.34

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