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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,464.42, 514,012.50 and 211,326.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,464.42, 514,012.50 and 211,326.26 is: 291,636.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,464.42 : 514,012.50 = 211,326.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,464.42/514,012.50 = 211,326.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,464.42x = 514,012.50 × 211,326.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,464.42x = 108,624,339,218.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,624,339,218.25/372,464.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,636.82

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