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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386,687.74, 580,261.24 and 209,190.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386,687.74, 580,261.24 and 209,190.82 is: 313,910.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,687.74 : 580,261.24 = 209,190.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,687.74/580,261.24 = 209,190.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,687.74x = 580,261.24 × 209,190.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,687.74x = 121,385,324,609.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,385,324,609.82/386,687.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,910.46

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