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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,944.96, 514,664.72 and 211,799.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,944.96, 514,664.72 and 211,799.98 is: 292,284.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,944.96 : 514,664.72 = 211,799.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,944.96/514,664.72 = 211,799.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,944.96x = 514,664.72 × 211,799.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,944.96x = 109,005,977,781.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,005,977,781.29/372,944.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,284.36

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