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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,848.61, 558,839.09 and 213,036.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,848.61, 558,839.09 and 213,036.50 is: 319,306.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,848.61 : 558,839.09 = 213,036.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,848.61/558,839.09 = 213,036.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,848.61x = 558,839.09 × 213,036.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,848.61x = 119,053,119,937.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,053,119,937.41/372,848.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,306.86

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