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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,805.15, 521,394.83 and 208,039.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,805.15, 521,394.83 and 208,039.28 is: 287,107.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,805.15 : 521,394.83 = 208,039.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,805.15/521,394.83 = 208,039.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,805.15x = 521,394.83 × 208,039.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,805.15x = 108,470,601,381.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,470,601,381.75/377,805.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,107.26

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