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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,789.87, 514,464.58 and 211,659.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,789.87, 514,464.58 and 211,659.91 is: 292,098.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,789.87 : 514,464.58 = 211,659.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,789.87/514,464.58 = 211,659.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,789.87x = 514,464.58 × 211,659.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,789.87x = 108,891,524,128.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,891,524,128.67/372,789.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,098.94

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