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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,996.75, 511,975.56 and 209,848.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,996.75, 511,975.56 and 209,848.33 is: 289,590.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,996.75 : 511,975.56 = 209,848.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,996.75/511,975.56 = 209,848.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,996.75x = 511,975.56 × 209,848.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,996.75x = 107,437,216,266.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,437,216,266.82/370,996.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,590.72

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