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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,879.56, 499,416.44 and 208,945.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,879.56, 499,416.44 and 208,945.76 is: 288,358.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,879.56 : 499,416.44 = 208,945.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,879.56/499,416.44 = 208,945.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,879.56x = 499,416.44 × 208,945.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,879.56x = 104,350,947,612.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,350,947,612.29/361,879.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,358.23

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