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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,942.76, 500,826.76 and 209,956.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,942.76, 500,826.76 and 209,956.44 is: 289,720.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,942.76 : 500,826.76 = 209,956.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,942.76/500,826.76 = 209,956.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,942.76x = 500,826.76 × 209,956.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,942.76x = 105,151,803,586.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,151,803,586.33/362,942.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,720.07

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