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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,599.13, 551,006.65 and 209,487.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,599.13, 551,006.65 and 209,487.13 is: 314,007.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,599.13 : 551,006.65 = 209,487.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,599.13/551,006.65 = 209,487.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,599.13x = 551,006.65 × 209,487.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,599.13x = 115,428,800,603.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,428,800,603.76/367,599.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,007.28

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