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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,427.92, 513,962.15 and 211,289.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,427.92, 513,962.15 and 211,289.76 is: 291,586.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,427.92 : 513,962.15 = 211,289.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,427.92/513,962.15 = 211,289.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,427.92x = 513,962.15 × 211,289.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,427.92x = 108,594,938,266.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,594,938,266.14/372,427.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,586.46

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