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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,942.91, 500,719.46 and 207,811.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,942.91, 500,719.46 and 207,811.31 is: 286,698.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,942.91 : 500,719.46 = 207,811.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,942.91/500,719.46 = 207,811.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,942.91x = 500,719.46 × 207,811.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,942.91x = 104,055,165,135.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,055,165,135.85/362,942.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,698.44

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