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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,997.80, 514,773.90 and 211,862.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,997.80, 514,773.90 and 211,862.88 is: 292,391.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,997.80 : 514,773.90 = 211,862.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,997.80/514,773.90 = 211,862.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,997.80x = 514,773.90 × 211,862.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,997.80x = 109,061,481,002.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,061,481,002.83/372,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,391.75

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