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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,594.62, 514,251.43 and 211,464.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,594.62, 514,251.43 and 211,464.76 is: 291,861.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,594.62 : 514,251.43 = 211,464.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,594.62/514,251.43 = 211,464.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,594.62x = 514,251.43 × 211,464.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,594.62x = 108,746,055,224.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,746,055,224.61/372,594.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,861.59

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