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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,486.08, 507,044.16 and 208,510.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,486.08, 507,044.16 and 208,510.08 is: 287,694.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,486.08 : 507,044.16 = 208,510.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,486.08/507,044.16 = 208,510.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,486.08x = 507,044.16 × 208,510.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,486.08x = 105,723,818,365.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,723,818,365.13/367,486.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,694.76

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