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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380,720.93, 525,395.50 and 208,611.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380,720.93, 525,395.50 and 208,611.55 is: 287,884.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380,720.93 : 525,395.50 = 208,611.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380,720.93/525,395.50 = 208,611.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380,720.93x = 525,395.50 × 208,611.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380,720.93x = 109,603,566,991.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,603,566,991.05/380,720.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287,884.27

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