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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,465.81, 523,642.20 and 209,689

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,465.81, 523,642.20 and 209,689 is: 289,359.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,465.81 : 523,642.20 = 209,689 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,465.81/523,642.20 = 209,689/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,465.81x = 523,642.20 × 209,689
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,465.81x = 109,802,009,275.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,802,009,275.80/379,465.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,359.43

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