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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,380.03, 498,690.99 and 208,424.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,380.03, 498,690.99 and 208,424.63 is: 287,618.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,380.03 : 498,690.99 = 208,424.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,380.03/498,690.99 = 208,424.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,380.03x = 498,690.99 × 208,424.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,380.03x = 103,939,485,075.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,939,485,075.08/361,380.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,618.23

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