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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,748, 495,072.24 and 207,932.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,748, 495,072.24 and 207,932.48 is: 286,946.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,748 : 495,072.24 = 207,932.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,748/495,072.24 = 207,932.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,748x = 495,072.24 × 207,932.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,748x = 102,941,598,642.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,941,598,642.36/358,748
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,946.82

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