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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,894.36, 514,555.86 and 209,524.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,894.36, 514,555.86 and 209,524.92 is: 289,122.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,894.36 : 514,555.86 = 209,524.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,894.36/514,555.86 = 209,524.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,894.36x = 514,555.86 × 209,524.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,894.36x = 107,812,275,402.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,812,275,402.03/372,894.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,122.84

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