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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,592.07, 500,347.73 and 209,640.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,592.07, 500,347.73 and 209,640.08 is: 289,286.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,592.07 : 500,347.73 = 209,640.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,592.07/500,347.73 = 209,640.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,592.07x = 500,347.73 × 209,640.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,592.07x = 104,892,934,595.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,892,934,595.08/362,592.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,286.34

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