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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,465.99, 526,412.66 and 209,383.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,465.99, 526,412.66 and 209,383.71 is: 288,943.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,465.99 : 526,412.66 = 209,383.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,465.99/526,412.66 = 209,383.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,465.99x = 526,412.66 × 209,383.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,465.99x = 110,222,234,694.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,222,234,694.85/381,465.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,943.81

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