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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,536.68, 514,110.82 and 211,398.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,536.68, 514,110.82 and 211,398.44 is: 291,735.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,536.68 : 514,110.82 = 211,398.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,536.68/514,110.82 = 211,398.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,536.68x = 514,110.82 × 211,398.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,536.68x = 108,682,225,335.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,682,225,335.12/372,536.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,735.64

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