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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,841.07, 511,770.72 and 209,720.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,841.07, 511,770.72 and 209,720.13 is: 289,419.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,841.07 : 511,770.72 = 209,720.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,841.07/511,770.72 = 209,720.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,841.07x = 511,770.72 × 209,720.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,841.07x = 107,328,621,928.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,328,621,928.59/370,841.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,419.46

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