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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,098.85, 499,580.93 and 209,116.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,098.85, 499,580.93 and 209,116.89 is: 288,514.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,098.85 : 499,580.93 = 209,116.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,098.85/499,580.93 = 209,116.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,098.85x = 499,580.93 × 209,116.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,098.85x = 104,470,810,907.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,470,810,907.70/362,098.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,514.62

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