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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,283.59, 524,797.58 and 208,198.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,283.59, 524,797.58 and 208,198.69 is: 287,317.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,283.59 : 524,797.58 = 208,198.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,283.59/524,797.58 = 208,198.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,283.59x = 524,797.58 × 208,198.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,283.59x = 109,262,168,671.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,262,168,671.17/380,283.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,317.60

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