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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,487.96, 512,670.60 and 210,321.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,487.96, 512,670.60 and 210,321.72 is: 290,253.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,487.96 : 512,670.60 = 210,321.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,487.96/512,670.60 = 210,321.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,487.96x = 512,670.60 × 210,321.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,487.96x = 107,825,762,385.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,825,762,385.43/371,487.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,253.72

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