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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,375.08, 584,059.99 and 209,545.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,375.08, 584,059.99 and 209,545.12 is: 314,316.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,375.08 : 584,059.99 = 209,545.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,375.08/584,059.99 = 209,545.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,375.08x = 584,059.99 × 209,545.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,375.08x = 122,386,918,707.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,386,918,707.74/389,375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,316.26

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