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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,994.58, 514,733.66 and 211,850.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,994.58, 514,733.66 and 211,850.95 is: 292,354.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,994.58 : 514,733.66 = 211,850.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,994.58/514,733.66 = 211,850.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,994.58x = 514,733.66 × 211,850.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,994.58x = 109,046,814,867.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,046,814,867.98/372,994.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,354.96

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