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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,990.52, 511,966.96 and 209,842.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,990.52, 511,966.96 and 209,842.08 is: 289,582.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,990.52 : 511,966.96 = 209,842.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,990.52/511,966.96 = 209,842.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,990.52x = 511,966.96 × 209,842.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,990.52x = 107,432,211,777.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,432,211,777.68/370,990.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,582.09

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