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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,795, 521,357.10 and 208,028.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,795, 521,357.10 and 208,028.72 is: 287,079.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,795 : 521,357.10 = 208,028.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,795/521,357.10 = 208,028.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,795x = 521,357.10 × 208,028.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,795x = 108,457,250,175.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,457,250,175.91/377,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,079.63

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