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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,791.82, 514,467.28 and 211,661.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,791.82, 514,467.28 and 211,661.86 is: 292,101.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,791.82 : 514,467.28 = 211,661.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,791.82/514,467.28 = 211,661.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,791.82x = 514,467.28 × 211,661.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,791.82x = 108,893,100,335.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,893,100,335.63/372,791.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,101.64

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