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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,459.17, 514,005.33 and 211,321.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,459.17, 514,005.33 and 211,321.01 is: 291,629.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,459.17 : 514,005.33 = 211,321.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,459.17/514,005.33 = 211,321.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,459.17x = 514,005.33 × 211,321.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,459.17x = 108,620,125,480.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,620,125,480.98/372,459.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,629.62

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