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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294,335.36, 406,191.48 and 208,448

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294,335.36, 406,191.48 and 208,448 is: 287,664.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294,335.36 : 406,191.48 = 208,448 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294,335.36/406,191.48 = 208,448/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294,335.36x = 406,191.48 × 208,448
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294,335.36x = 84,669,801,623.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,669,801,623.04/294,335.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,664.39

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