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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368,849.55, 509,007.36 and 207,706.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368,849.55, 509,007.36 and 207,706.53 is: 286,632.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368,849.55 : 509,007.36 = 207,706.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368,849.55/509,007.36 = 207,706.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368,849.55x = 509,007.36 × 207,706.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368,849.55x = 105,724,152,490.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,724,152,490.06/368,849.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,632.19

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