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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,949.67, 499,514.20 and 208,994.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,949.67, 499,514.20 and 208,994.31 is: 288,425.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,949.67 : 499,514.20 = 208,994.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,949.67/499,514.20 = 208,994.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,949.67x = 499,514.20 × 208,994.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,949.67x = 104,395,626,217.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,395,626,217.31/361,949.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,425.81

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