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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,751.84, 485,346 and 208,448.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,751.84, 485,346 and 208,448.80 is: 287,616.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,751.84 : 485,346 = 208,448.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,751.84/485,346 = 208,448.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,751.84x = 485,346 × 208,448.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,751.84x = 101,169,791,284.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,169,791,284.80/351,751.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,616.95

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