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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,279.48, 513,629.76 and 211,121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,279.48, 513,629.76 and 211,121.88 is: 291,282.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,279.48 : 513,629.76 = 211,121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,279.48/513,629.76 = 211,121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,279.48x = 513,629.76 × 211,121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,279.48x = 108,438,480,555.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,438,480,555.15/372,279.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,282.45

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