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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,038.73, 512,033.61 and 209,890.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,038.73, 512,033.61 and 209,890.34 is: 289,648.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,038.73 : 512,033.61 = 209,890.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,038.73/512,033.61 = 209,890.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,038.73x = 512,033.61 × 209,890.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,038.73x = 107,470,908,494.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,470,908,494.33/371,038.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,648.76

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