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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,421.60, 629,132.40 and 209,469.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,421.60, 629,132.40 and 209,469.60 is: 314,204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,421.60 : 629,132.40 = 209,469.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,421.60/629,132.40 = 209,469.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,421.60x = 629,132.40 × 209,469.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,421.60x = 131,784,112,175.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,784,112,175.04/419,421.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,204.40

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