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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,511.02, 500,152.34 and 209,493.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,511.02, 500,152.34 and 209,493.46 is: 289,035.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,511.02 : 500,152.34 = 209,493.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,511.02/500,152.34 = 209,493.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,511.02x = 500,152.34 × 209,493.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,511.02x = 104,778,644,233.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,778,644,233.70/362,511.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,035.75

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