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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,436.47, 513,926.82 and 209,055.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,436.47, 513,926.82 and 209,055.56 is: 288,476.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,436.47 : 513,926.82 = 209,055.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,436.47/513,926.82 = 209,055.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,436.47x = 513,926.82 × 209,055.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,436.47x = 107,439,259,154.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,439,259,154.12/372,436.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,476.74

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