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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,055.91, 527,202.85 and 209,972.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,055.91, 527,202.85 and 209,972.00 is: 289,742.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,055.91 : 527,202.85 = 209,972.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,055.91/527,202.85 = 209,972.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,055.91x = 527,202.85 × 209,972.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,055.91x = 110,697,835,632.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,697,835,632.01/382,055.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289,742.50

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