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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,292.86, 524,810.36 and 208,207.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,292.86, 524,810.36 and 208,207.94 is: 287,330.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,292.86 : 524,810.36 = 208,207.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,292.86/524,810.36 = 208,207.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,292.86x = 524,810.36 × 208,207.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,292.86x = 109,269,683,946.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,269,683,946.26/380,292.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,330.36

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