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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,628, 514,356.24 and 221,721.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,628, 514,356.24 and 221,721.76 is: 306,053.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,628 : 514,356.24 = 221,721.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,628/514,356.24 = 221,721.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,628x = 514,356.24 × 221,721.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,628x = 114,043,970,799.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,043,970,799.78/372,628
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306,053.14

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