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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,536.83, 525,122.30 and 208,455.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,536.83, 525,122.30 and 208,455.82 is: 287,658.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,536.83 : 525,122.30 = 208,455.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,536.83/525,122.30 = 208,455.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,536.83x = 525,122.30 × 208,455.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,536.83x = 109,464,798,855.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,464,798,855.12/380,536.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,658.88

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