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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,443.94, 498,830.54 and 208,516.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,443.94, 498,830.54 and 208,516.61 is: 287,774.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,443.94 : 498,830.54 = 208,516.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,443.94/498,830.54 = 208,516.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,443.94x = 498,830.54 × 208,516.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,443.94x = 104,014,453,369.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,014,453,369.76/361,443.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,774.79

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