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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,167.52, 523,243.92 and 209,398

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,167.52, 523,243.92 and 209,398 is: 288,965.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,167.52 : 523,243.92 = 209,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,167.52/523,243.92 = 209,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,167.52x = 523,243.92 × 209,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,167.52x = 109,566,230,360.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,566,230,360.16/379,167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,965.23

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