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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,511.74, 511,299.53 and 209,363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,511.74, 511,299.53 and 209,363.32 is: 288,917.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,511.74 : 511,299.53 = 209,363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,511.74/511,299.53 = 209,363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,511.74x = 511,299.53 × 209,363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,511.74x = 107,047,364,790.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,047,364,790.17/370,511.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,917.61

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