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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,652.52, 514,260.59 and 209,309.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,652.52, 514,260.59 and 209,309.28 is: 288,846.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,652.52 : 514,260.59 = 209,309.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,652.52/514,260.59 = 209,309.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,652.52x = 514,260.59 × 209,309.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,652.52x = 107,639,514,707.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,639,514,707.21/372,652.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,846.87

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