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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,237.24, 513,733 and 219,267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,237.24, 513,733 and 219,267.52 is: 302,616.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,237.24 : 513,733 = 219,267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,237.24/513,733 = 219,267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,237.24x = 513,733 × 219,267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,237.24x = 112,644,960,852.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,644,960,852.16/372,237.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302,616.04

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