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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,226.88, 498,498.24 and 208,262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,226.88, 498,498.24 and 208,262.04 is: 287,404.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,226.88 : 498,498.24 = 208,262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,226.88/498,498.24 = 208,262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,226.88x = 498,498.24 × 208,262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,226.88x = 103,818,260,398.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,818,260,398.81/361,226.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,404.58

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