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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,328.91, 524,837.67 and 208,243.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,328.91, 524,837.67 and 208,243.75 is: 287,367.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,328.91 : 524,837.67 = 208,243.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,328.91/524,837.67 = 208,243.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,328.91x = 524,837.67 × 208,243.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,328.91x = 109,294,164,542.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,294,164,542.06/380,328.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,367.49

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