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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,026.48, 485,880.60 and 208,869.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,026.48, 485,880.60 and 208,869.60 is: 288,289.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,026.48 : 485,880.60 = 208,869.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,026.48/485,880.60 = 208,869.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,026.48x = 485,880.60 × 208,869.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,026.48x = 101,485,686,569.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,485,686,569.76/352,026.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,289.92

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