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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,663.59, 512,773.79 and 208,296.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,663.59, 512,773.79 and 208,296.26 is: 287,380.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,663.59 : 512,773.79 = 208,296.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,663.59/512,773.79 = 208,296.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,663.59x = 512,773.79 × 208,296.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,663.59x = 106,808,862,172.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,808,862,172.24/371,663.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,380.48

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