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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,311.58, 524,836.26 and 208,226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,311.58, 524,836.26 and 208,226.72 is: 287,356.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,311.58 : 524,836.26 = 208,226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,311.58/524,836.26 = 208,226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,311.58x = 524,836.26 × 208,226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,311.58x = 109,284,932,956.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,284,932,956.87/380,311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,356.31

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