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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,543.04, 514,180.26 and 211,413.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,543.04, 514,180.26 and 211,413.10 is: 291,790.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,543.04 : 514,180.26 = 211,413.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,543.04/514,180.26 = 211,413.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,543.04x = 514,180.26 × 211,413.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,543.04x = 108,704,442,725.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,704,442,725.41/372,543.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,790.29

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