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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,458.96, 525,012.43 and 208,343.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,458.96, 525,012.43 and 208,343.51 is: 287,502.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,458.96 : 525,012.43 = 208,343.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,458.96/525,012.43 = 208,343.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,458.96x = 525,012.43 × 208,343.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,458.96x = 109,382,932,459.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,382,932,459.83/380,458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,502.58

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