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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,604.18, 514,192.30 and 209,238.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,604.18, 514,192.30 and 209,238.01 is: 288,747.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,604.18 : 514,192.30 = 209,238.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,604.18/514,192.30 = 209,238.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,604.18x = 514,192.30 × 209,238.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,604.18x = 107,588,573,609.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,588,573,609.32/372,604.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,747.63

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