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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,591.56, 525,193.77 and 208,475.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,591.56, 525,193.77 and 208,475.12 is: 287,683.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,591.56 : 525,193.77 = 208,475.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,591.56/525,193.77 = 208,475.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,591.56x = 525,193.77 × 208,475.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,591.56x = 109,489,833,364.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,489,833,364.55/380,591.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,683.29

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