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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,436.67, 508,444.70 and 207,294.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,436.67, 508,444.70 and 207,294.46 is: 286,067.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,436.67 : 508,444.70 = 207,294.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,436.67/508,444.70 = 207,294.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,436.67x = 508,444.70 × 207,294.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,436.67x = 105,397,767,218.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,397,767,218.78/368,436.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,067.53

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