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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,810.24, 514,460.46 and 211,644

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,810.24, 514,460.46 and 211,644 is: 292,058.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,810.24 : 514,460.46 = 211,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,810.24/514,460.46 = 211,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,810.24x = 514,460.46 × 211,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,810.24x = 108,882,469,596.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,882,469,596.24/372,810.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,058.69

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