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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,723.26, 511,589.52 and 209,571.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,723.26, 511,589.52 and 209,571.44 is: 289,203.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,723.26 : 511,589.52 = 209,571.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,723.26/511,589.52 = 209,571.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,723.26x = 511,589.52 × 209,571.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,723.26x = 107,214,549,837.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,214,549,837.36/370,723.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,203.73

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