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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,521.95, 508,558.68 and 207,379.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,521.95, 508,558.68 and 207,379.69 is: 286,183.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,521.95 : 508,558.68 = 207,379.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,521.95/508,558.68 = 207,379.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,521.95x = 508,558.68 × 207,379.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,521.95x = 105,464,742,411.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,464,742,411.20/368,521.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,183.07

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