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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,061.06, 524,484.30 and 207,979.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,061.06, 524,484.30 and 207,979.05 is: 287,011.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,061.06 : 524,484.30 = 207,979.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,061.06/524,484.30 = 207,979.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,061.06x = 524,484.30 × 207,979.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,061.06x = 109,081,746,453.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,081,746,453.92/380,061.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,011.11

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