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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,576.61, 514,126.41 and 211,431.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,576.61, 514,126.41 and 211,431.66 is: 291,759.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,576.61 : 514,126.41 = 211,431.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,576.61/514,126.41 = 211,431.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,576.61x = 514,126.41 × 211,431.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,576.61x = 108,702,600,316.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,702,600,316.14/372,576.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,759.06

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