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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,426.42, 513,960.08 and 211,288.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,426.42, 513,960.08 and 211,288.26 is: 291,584.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,426.42 : 513,960.08 = 211,288.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,426.42/513,960.08 = 211,288.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,426.42x = 513,960.08 × 211,288.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,426.42x = 108,593,729,956.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,593,729,956.22/372,426.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,584.39

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