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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,791.39, 514,466.67 and 211,661.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,791.39, 514,466.67 and 211,661.43 is: 292,101.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,791.39 : 514,466.67 = 211,661.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,791.39/514,466.67 = 211,661.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,791.39x = 514,466.67 × 211,661.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,791.39x = 108,892,748,487.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,892,748,487.21/372,791.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,101.03

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