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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363,613.02, 501,829.98 and 208,621.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363,613.02, 501,829.98 and 208,621.06 is: 287,922.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363,613.02 : 501,829.98 = 208,621.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363,613.02/501,829.98 = 208,621.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363,613.02x = 501,829.98 × 208,621.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363,613.02x = 104,692,302,367.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,692,302,367.38/363,613.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,922.31

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