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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,983.90, 511,961.67 and 209,840.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,983.90, 511,961.67 and 209,840.70 is: 289,582.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,983.90 : 511,961.67 = 209,840.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,983.90/511,961.67 = 209,840.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,983.90x = 511,961.67 × 209,840.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,983.90x = 107,430,395,205.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,430,395,205.97/370,983.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,582.37

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