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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,997.22, 514,737.30 and 211,853.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,997.22, 514,737.30 and 211,853.60 is: 292,358.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,997.22 : 514,737.30 = 211,853.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,997.22/514,737.30 = 211,853.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,997.22x = 514,737.30 × 211,853.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,997.22x = 109,048,950,059.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,048,950,059.28/372,997.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,358.61

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