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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377,989.56, 521,621.64 and 208,220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377,989.56, 521,621.64 and 208,220.04 is: 287,341.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377,989.56 : 521,621.64 = 208,220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377,989.56/521,621.64 = 208,220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377,989.56x = 521,621.64 × 208,220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377,989.56x = 108,612,078,745.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,612,078,745.67/377,989.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,341.48

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