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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,932, 507,746.64 and 208,956

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,932, 507,746.64 and 208,956 is: 288,359.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,932 : 507,746.64 = 208,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,932/507,746.64 = 208,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,932x = 507,746.64 × 208,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,932x = 106,096,706,907.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,096,706,907.84/367,932
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288,359.55

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