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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,396.81, 524,957.38 and 208,324.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,396.81, 524,957.38 and 208,324.25 is: 287,492.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,396.81 : 524,957.38 = 208,324.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,396.81/524,957.38 = 208,324.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,396.81x = 524,957.38 × 208,324.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,396.81x = 109,361,352,470.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,361,352,470.47/380,396.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,492.82

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