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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,690.02, 511,546.68 and 209,539.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,690.02, 511,546.68 and 209,539.44 is: 289,161.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,690.02 : 511,546.68 = 209,539.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,690.02/511,546.68 = 209,539.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,690.02x = 511,546.68 × 209,539.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,690.02x = 107,189,204,861.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,189,204,861.06/370,690.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,161.29

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