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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,827.74, 511,657.20 and 209,647.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,827.74, 511,657.20 and 209,647.67 is: 289,265.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,827.74 : 511,657.20 = 209,647.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,827.74/511,657.20 = 209,647.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,827.74x = 511,657.20 × 209,647.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,827.74x = 107,267,737,260.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,267,737,260.44/370,827.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,265.68

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