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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359,348.24, 495,791.88 and 208,416.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359,348.24, 495,791.88 and 208,416.08 is: 287,551.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359,348.24 : 495,791.88 = 208,416.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359,348.24/495,791.88 = 208,416.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359,348.24x = 495,791.88 × 208,416.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359,348.24x = 103,331,000,125.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,331,000,125.43/359,348.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,551.15

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