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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,679, 514,294.86 and 211,564.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,679, 514,294.86 and 211,564.60 is: 291,957.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,679 : 514,294.86 = 211,564.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,679/514,294.86 = 211,564.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,679x = 514,294.86 × 211,564.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,679x = 108,806,586,337.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,806,586,337.96/372,679
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,957.92

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