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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,660.68, 525,318.45 and 208,567.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,660.68, 525,318.45 and 208,567.39 is: 287,826.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,660.68 : 525,318.45 = 208,567.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,660.68/525,318.45 = 208,567.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,660.68x = 525,318.45 × 208,567.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,660.68x = 109,564,298,035.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,564,298,035.35/380,660.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,826.68

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