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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525,337.40, 787,775.70 and 209,689.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525,337.40, 787,775.70 and 209,689.40 is: 314,442.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525,337.40 : 787,775.70 = 209,689.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525,337.40/787,775.70 = 209,689.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525,337.40x = 787,775.70 × 209,689.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525,337.40x = 165,188,213,867.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,188,213,867.58/525,337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,442.14

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