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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,720.55, 525,394.98 and 208,611.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,720.55, 525,394.98 and 208,611.17 is: 287,883.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,720.55 : 525,394.98 = 208,611.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,720.55/525,394.98 = 208,611.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,720.55x = 525,394.98 × 208,611.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,720.55x = 109,603,261,489.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,603,261,489.93/380,720.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,883.75

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