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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,669.42, 499,079.37 and 208,713.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,669.42, 499,079.37 and 208,713.97 is: 288,011.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,669.42 : 499,079.37 = 208,713.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,669.42/499,079.37 = 208,713.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,669.42x = 499,079.37 × 208,713.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,669.42x = 104,164,836,657.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,164,836,657.80/361,669.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,011.18

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