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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,034.48, 512,027.75 and 209,886.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,034.48, 512,027.75 and 209,886.09 is: 289,642.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,034.48 : 512,027.75 = 209,886.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,034.48/512,027.75 = 209,886.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,034.48x = 512,027.75 × 209,886.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,034.48x = 107,467,501,369.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,467,501,369.57/371,034.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,642.90

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