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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,306.37, 524,801.97 and 208,191.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,306.37, 524,801.97 and 208,191.05 is: 287,292.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,306.37 : 524,801.97 = 208,191.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,306.37/524,801.97 = 208,191.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,306.37x = 524,801.97 × 208,191.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,306.37x = 109,259,070,552.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,259,070,552.36/380,306.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,292.24

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