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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,422.80, 651,634.20 and 209,097

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,422.80, 651,634.20 and 209,097 is: 313,645.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,422.80 : 651,634.20 = 209,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,422.80/651,634.20 = 209,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,422.80x = 651,634.20 × 209,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,422.80x = 136,254,756,317.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,254,756,317.40/434,422.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313,645.50

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