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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,621.78, 526,647.56 and 209,556.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,621.78, 526,647.56 and 209,556.72 is: 289,193.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,621.78 : 526,647.56 = 209,556.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,621.78/526,647.56 = 209,556.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,621.78x = 526,647.56 × 209,556.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,621.78x = 110,362,534,221.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,362,534,221.82/381,621.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,193.49

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