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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,787.97, 511,713.62 and 209,644.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,787.97, 511,713.62 and 209,644.59 is: 289,324.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,787.97 : 511,713.62 = 209,644.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,787.97/511,713.62 = 209,644.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,787.97x = 511,713.62 × 209,644.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,787.97x = 107,277,991,014.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,277,991,014.09/370,787.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,324.36

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