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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609,050.78, 913,637.01 and 209,638.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609,050.78, 913,637.01 and 209,638.70 is: 314,478.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609,050.78 : 913,637.01 = 209,638.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609,050.78/913,637.01 = 209,638.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609,050.78x = 913,637.01 × 209,638.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609,050.78x = 191,533,675,048.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,533,675,048.29/609,050.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314,478.99

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