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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,599.12, 514,257.64 and 211,469.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,599.12, 514,257.64 and 211,469.28 is: 291,867.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,599.12 : 514,257.64 = 211,469.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,599.12/514,257.64 = 211,469.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,599.12x = 514,257.64 × 211,469.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,599.12x = 108,749,692,865.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,749,692,865.30/372,599.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,867.82

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