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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,678.65, 511,530.99 and 209,528.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,678.65, 511,530.99 and 209,528.03 is: 289,145.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,678.65 : 511,530.99 = 209,528.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,678.65/511,530.99 = 209,528.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,678.65x = 511,530.99 × 209,528.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,678.65x = 107,180,078,061.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,180,078,061.00/370,678.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,145.54

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