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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,057.64, 512,059.68 and 209,909.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,057.64, 512,059.68 and 209,909.28 is: 289,674.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,057.64 : 512,059.68 = 209,909.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,057.64/512,059.68 = 209,909.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,057.64x = 512,059.68 × 209,909.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,057.64x = 107,486,078,745.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,486,078,745.83/371,057.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,674.88

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