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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,464.81, 523,640.82 and 209,688

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,464.81, 523,640.82 and 209,688 is: 289,358.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,464.81 : 523,640.82 = 209,688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,464.81/523,640.82 = 209,688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,464.81x = 523,640.82 × 209,688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,464.81x = 109,801,196,264.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,801,196,264.16/379,464.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,358.05

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