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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,217.24, 524,691.68 and 208,130.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,217.24, 524,691.68 and 208,130.72 is: 287,215.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,217.24 : 524,691.68 = 208,130.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,217.24/524,691.68 = 208,130.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,217.24x = 524,691.68 × 208,130.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,217.24x = 109,204,453,472.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,204,453,472.30/380,217.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,215.94

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