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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,627.78, 526,655.84 and 209,562.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,627.78, 526,655.84 and 209,562.72 is: 289,201.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,627.78 : 526,655.84 = 209,562.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,627.78/526,655.84 = 209,562.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,627.78x = 526,655.84 × 209,562.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,627.78x = 110,367,429,286.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,367,429,286.47/381,627.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,201.77

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