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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,481.98, 511,348.98 and 209,430.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,481.98, 511,348.98 and 209,430.49 is: 289,061.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,481.98 : 511,348.98 = 209,430.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,481.98/511,348.98 = 209,430.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,481.98x = 511,348.98 × 209,430.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,481.98x = 107,092,067,442.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,092,067,442.40/370,481.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,061.47

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