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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,709.48, 524,009.58 and 209,949.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,709.48, 524,009.58 and 209,949.68 is: 289,736.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,709.48 : 524,009.58 = 209,949.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,709.48/524,009.58 = 209,949.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,709.48x = 524,009.58 × 209,949.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,709.48x = 110,015,643,637.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,015,643,637.93/379,709.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,736.36

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