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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,644.82, 514,223.91 and 211,503.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,644.82, 514,223.91 and 211,503.15 is: 291,859.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,644.82 : 514,223.91 = 211,503.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,644.82/514,223.91 = 211,503.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,644.82x = 514,223.91 × 211,503.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,644.82x = 108,759,976,770.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,759,976,770.32/372,644.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,859.62

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