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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,034.54, 512,027.83 and 209,886.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,034.54, 512,027.83 and 209,886.15 is: 289,642.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,034.54 : 512,027.83 = 209,886.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,034.54/512,027.83 = 209,886.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,034.54x = 512,027.83 × 209,886.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,034.54x = 107,467,552,114.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,467,552,114.02/371,034.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,642.99

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