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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,777.48, 521,336.40 and 208,017.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,777.48, 521,336.40 and 208,017.68 is: 287,066.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,777.48 : 521,336.40 = 208,017.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,777.48/521,336.40 = 208,017.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,777.48x = 521,336.40 × 208,017.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,777.48x = 108,447,188,427.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,447,188,427.55/377,777.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,066.31

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