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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,461.42, 514,008.36 and 211,323.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,461.42, 514,008.36 and 211,323.26 is: 291,632.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,461.42 : 514,008.36 = 211,323.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,461.42/514,008.36 = 211,323.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,461.42x = 514,008.36 × 211,323.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,461.42x = 108,621,922,302.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,621,922,302.45/372,461.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,632.68

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