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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,060.71, 524,483.84 and 207,978.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,060.71, 524,483.84 and 207,978.72 is: 287,010.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,060.71 : 524,483.84 = 207,978.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,060.71/524,483.84 = 207,978.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,060.71x = 524,483.84 × 207,978.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,060.71x = 109,081,477,703.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,081,477,703.89/380,060.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,010.67

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