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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,232.96, 512,298.72 and 290,742.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,232.96, 512,298.72 and 290,742.72 is: 401,222.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,232.96 : 512,298.72 = 290,742.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,232.96/512,298.72 = 290,742.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,232.96x = 512,298.72 × 290,742.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,232.96x = 148,947,123,305.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,947,123,305.32/371,232.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,222.79

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