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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,522.49, 508,555.08 and 207,377.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,522.49, 508,555.08 and 207,377.45 is: 286,177.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,522.49 : 508,555.08 = 207,377.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,522.49/508,555.08 = 207,377.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,522.49x = 508,555.08 × 207,377.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,522.49x = 105,462,853,132.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,462,853,132.17/368,522.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,177.52

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