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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,221.20, 651,331.80 and 209,689.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,221.20, 651,331.80 and 209,689.20 is: 314,533.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,221.20 : 651,331.80 = 209,689.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,221.20/651,331.80 = 209,689.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,221.20x = 651,331.80 × 209,689.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,221.20x = 136,577,244,076.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,577,244,076.56/434,221.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,533.80

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