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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,821.84, 514,462.54 and 209,465.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,821.84, 514,462.54 and 209,465.60 is: 289,044.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,821.84 : 514,462.54 = 209,465.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,821.84/514,462.54 = 209,465.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,821.84x = 514,462.54 × 209,465.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,821.84x = 107,762,204,618.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,762,204,618.62/372,821.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,044.77

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