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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,739, 514,353.36 and 211,597.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,739, 514,353.36 and 211,597.24 is: 291,989.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,739 : 514,353.36 = 211,597.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,739/514,353.36 = 211,597.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,739x = 514,353.36 × 211,597.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,739x = 108,835,751,360.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,835,751,360.73/372,739
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291,989.17

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