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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,002.74, 513,403.86 and 210,840.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,002.74, 513,403.86 and 210,840.46 is: 290,982.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,002.74 : 513,403.86 = 210,840.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,002.74/513,403.86 = 210,840.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,002.74x = 513,403.86 × 210,840.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,002.74x = 108,246,306,008.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,246,306,008.18/372,002.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,982.55

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