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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,788.99, 514,463.37 and 211,659.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,788.99, 514,463.37 and 211,659.04 is: 292,097.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,788.99 : 514,463.37 = 211,659.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,788.99/514,463.37 = 211,659.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,788.99x = 514,463.37 × 211,659.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,788.99x = 108,890,820,437.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,890,820,437.05/372,788.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,097.74

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