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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,587.33, 507,281.94 and 206,445.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,587.33, 507,281.94 and 206,445.87 is: 284,901.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,587.33 : 507,281.94 = 206,445.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,587.33/507,281.94 = 206,445.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,587.33x = 507,281.94 × 206,445.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,587.33x = 104,726,261,438.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,726,261,438.59/367,587.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,901.72

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