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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,702.55, 485,294.64 and 208,439.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,702.55, 485,294.64 and 208,439.47 is: 287,613.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,702.55 : 485,294.64 = 208,439.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,702.55/485,294.64 = 208,439.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,702.55x = 485,294.64 × 208,439.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,702.55x = 101,154,557,555.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,154,557,555.44/351,702.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,613.94

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