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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367,972.44, 507,816.35 and 206,826.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367,972.44, 507,816.35 and 206,826.99 is: 285,429.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367,972.44 : 507,816.35 = 206,826.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367,972.44/507,816.35 = 206,826.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367,972.44x = 507,816.35 × 206,826.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367,972.44x = 105,030,127,143.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,030,127,143.29/367,972.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285,429.33

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