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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,847.99, 511,780.29 and 209,727.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,847.99, 511,780.29 and 209,727.14 is: 289,429.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,847.99 : 511,780.29 = 209,727.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,847.99/511,780.29 = 209,727.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,847.99x = 511,780.29 × 209,727.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,847.99x = 107,334,213,971.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,334,213,971.17/370,847.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,429.14

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