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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,858.49, 521,421.08 and 208,092.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,858.49, 521,421.08 and 208,092.62 is: 287,154.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,858.49 : 521,421.08 = 208,092.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,858.49/521,421.08 = 208,092.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,858.49x = 521,421.08 × 208,092.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,858.49x = 108,503,879,505.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,503,879,505.43/377,858.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,154.80

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