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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,639.49, 580,188.87 and 209,142.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,639.49, 580,188.87 and 209,142.57 is: 313,838.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,639.49 : 580,188.87 = 209,142.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,639.49/580,188.87 = 209,142.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,639.49x = 580,188.87 × 209,142.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,639.49x = 121,342,191,357.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,342,191,357.20/386,639.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,838.07

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