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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,519.10, 511,309.68 and 209,370.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,519.10, 511,309.68 and 209,370.68 is: 288,927.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,519.10 : 511,309.68 = 209,370.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,519.10/511,309.68 = 209,370.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,519.10x = 511,309.68 × 209,370.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,519.10x = 107,053,255,392.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,053,255,392.18/370,519.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,927.76

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