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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,239.80, 571,859.70 and 209,997.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,239.80, 571,859.70 and 209,997.70 is: 314,996.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,239.80 : 571,859.70 = 209,997.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,239.80/571,859.70 = 209,997.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,239.80x = 571,859.70 × 209,997.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,239.80x = 120,089,221,722.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,089,221,722.69/381,239.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,996.55

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