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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,802, 521,366.76 and 208,035.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,802, 521,366.76 and 208,035.72 is: 287,089.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,802 : 521,366.76 = 208,035.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,802/521,366.76 = 208,035.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,802x = 521,366.76 × 208,035.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,802x = 108,462,909,300.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,462,909,300.67/377,802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,089.29

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