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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,734, 495,052.92 and 207,918.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,734, 495,052.92 and 207,918.48 is: 286,927.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,734 : 495,052.92 = 207,918.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,734/495,052.92 = 207,918.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,734x = 495,052.92 × 207,918.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,734x = 102,930,650,645.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,930,650,645.96/358,734
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,927.50

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