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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,699.72, 514,441.68 and 211,662

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,699.72, 514,441.68 and 211,662 is: 292,159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,699.72 : 514,441.68 = 211,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,699.72/514,441.68 = 211,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,699.72x = 514,441.68 × 211,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,699.72x = 108,887,754,872.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,887,754,872.16/372,699.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,159.48

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