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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,381.53, 498,693.06 and 208,426.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,381.53, 498,693.06 and 208,426.13 is: 287,620.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,381.53 : 498,693.06 = 208,426.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,381.53/498,693.06 = 208,426.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,381.53x = 498,693.06 × 208,426.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,381.53x = 103,940,664,553.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,940,664,553.66/361,381.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,620.30

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