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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,836.46, 485,522.37 and 208,511.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,836.46, 485,522.37 and 208,511.55 is: 287,738.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,836.46 : 485,522.37 = 208,511.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,836.46/485,522.37 = 208,511.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,836.46x = 485,522.37 × 208,511.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,836.46x = 101,237,021,928.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,237,021,928.37/351,836.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,738.86

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