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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,884.22, 514,563.61 and 217,849.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,884.22, 514,563.61 and 217,849.89 is: 300,623.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,884.22 : 514,563.61 = 217,849.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,884.22/514,563.61 = 217,849.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,884.22x = 514,563.61 × 217,849.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,884.22x = 112,097,626,140.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,097,626,140.48/372,884.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300,623.15

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