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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,760.29, 511,629.51 and 209,605.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,760.29, 511,629.51 and 209,605.73 is: 289,244.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,760.29 : 511,629.51 = 209,605.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,760.29/511,629.51 = 209,605.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,760.29x = 511,629.51 × 209,605.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,760.29x = 107,240,475,160.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,240,475,160.97/370,760.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,244.77

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