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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,806.65, 521,396.90 and 208,040.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,806.65, 521,396.90 and 208,040.78 is: 287,109.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,806.65 : 521,396.90 = 208,040.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,806.65/521,396.90 = 208,040.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,806.65x = 521,396.90 × 208,040.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,806.65x = 108,471,814,118.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,471,814,118.39/377,806.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,109.33

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