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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,988.62, 511,964.38 and 209,840.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,988.62, 511,964.38 and 209,840.20 is: 289,579.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,988.62 : 511,964.38 = 209,840.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,988.62/511,964.38 = 209,840.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,988.62x = 511,964.38 × 209,840.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,988.62x = 107,430,707,892.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,430,707,892.08/370,988.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,579.52

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