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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,357.98, 524,899.95 and 208,273.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,357.98, 524,899.95 and 208,273.07 is: 287,420.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,357.98 : 524,899.95 = 208,273.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,357.98/524,899.95 = 208,273.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,357.98x = 524,899.95 × 208,273.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,357.98x = 109,322,524,560.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,322,524,560.57/380,357.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,420.09

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