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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,599.62, 514,258.33 and 211,469.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,599.62, 514,258.33 and 211,469.76 is: 291,868.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,599.62 : 514,258.33 = 211,469.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,599.62/514,258.33 = 211,469.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,599.62x = 514,258.33 × 211,469.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,599.62x = 108,750,085,623.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,750,085,623.10/372,599.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,868.48

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