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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,041.49, 512,037.41 and 209,893.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,041.49, 512,037.41 and 209,893.11 is: 289,652.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,041.49 : 512,037.41 = 209,893.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,041.49/512,037.41 = 209,893.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,041.49x = 512,037.41 × 209,893.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,041.49x = 107,473,123,371.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,473,123,371.78/371,041.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,652.58

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