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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361,954.77, 499,521.19 and 208,999.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361,954.77, 499,521.19 and 208,999.39 is: 288,432.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361,954.77 : 499,521.19 = 208,999.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361,954.77/499,521.19 = 208,999.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361,954.77x = 499,521.19 × 208,999.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361,954.77x = 104,399,624,002.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,399,624,002.07/361,954.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,432.79

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