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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,150.79, 499,793.27 and 209,240.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,150.79, 499,793.27 and 209,240.61 is: 288,766.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,150.79 : 499,793.27 = 209,240.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,150.79/499,793.27 = 209,240.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,150.79x = 499,793.27 × 209,240.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,150.79x = 104,577,047,642.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,577,047,642.49/362,150.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,766.59

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