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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,804.22, 514,451.50 and 211,638.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,804.22, 514,451.50 and 211,638.12 is: 292,050.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,804.22 : 514,451.50 = 211,638.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,804.22/514,451.50 = 211,638.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,804.22x = 514,451.50 × 211,638.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,804.22x = 108,877,547,023.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,877,547,023.36/372,804.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,050.20

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