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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,949.70, 499,514.21 and 208,994.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,949.70, 499,514.21 and 208,994.33 is: 288,425.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,949.70 : 499,514.21 = 208,994.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,949.70/499,514.21 = 208,994.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,949.70x = 499,514.21 × 208,994.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,949.70x = 104,395,637,644.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,395,637,644.43/361,949.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,425.82

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