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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379,711.98, 524,013.03 and 209,952.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379,711.98, 524,013.03 and 209,952.18 is: 289,739.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379,711.98 : 524,013.03 = 209,952.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379,711.98/524,013.03 = 209,952.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379,711.98x = 524,013.03 × 209,952.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379,711.98x = 110,017,677,996.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,017,677,996.91/379,711.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,739.81

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