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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,399.96, 513,910.53 and 211,286.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,399.96, 513,910.53 and 211,286.10 is: 291,574.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,399.96 : 513,910.53 = 211,286.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,399.96/513,910.53 = 211,286.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,399.96x = 513,910.53 × 211,286.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,399.96x = 108,582,151,632.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,582,151,632.63/372,399.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,574.02

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