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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381,979.41, 527,131.47 and 209,908.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381,979.41, 527,131.47 and 209,908.47 is: 289,673.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,979.41 : 527,131.47 = 209,908.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,979.41/527,131.47 = 209,908.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,979.41x = 527,131.47 × 209,908.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,979.41x = 110,649,360,356.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,649,360,356.55/381,979.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,673.62

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