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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,761.79, 511,631.58 and 209,607.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,761.79, 511,631.58 and 209,607.23 is: 289,246.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,761.79 : 511,631.58 = 209,607.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,761.79/511,631.58 = 209,607.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,761.79x = 511,631.58 × 209,607.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,761.79x = 107,241,675,706.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,241,675,706.17/370,761.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,246.84

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