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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,348.56, 498,730.86 and 208,485.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,348.56, 498,730.86 and 208,485.54 is: 287,750.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,348.56 : 498,730.86 = 208,485.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,348.56/498,730.86 = 208,485.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,348.56x = 498,730.86 × 208,485.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,348.56x = 103,978,172,661.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,978,172,661.76/361,348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,750.34

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