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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,904.70, 514,569.92 and 209,535.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,904.70, 514,569.92 and 209,535.26 is: 289,136.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,904.70 : 514,569.92 = 209,535.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,904.70/514,569.92 = 209,535.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,904.70x = 514,569.92 × 209,535.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,904.70x = 107,820,538,354.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,820,538,354.85/372,904.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,136.98

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