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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,161.62, 651,662.82 and 209,679.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,161.62, 651,662.82 and 209,679.84 is: 314,722.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,161.62 : 651,662.82 = 209,679.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,161.62/651,662.82 = 209,679.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,161.62x = 651,662.82 × 209,679.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,161.62x = 136,640,555,831.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,640,555,831.55/434,161.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,722.79

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