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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374,991.57, 517,537.89 and 211,680.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374,991.57, 517,537.89 and 211,680.99 is: 292,147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374,991.57 : 517,537.89 = 211,680.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374,991.57/517,537.89 = 211,680.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374,991.57x = 517,537.89 × 211,680.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374,991.57x = 109,552,932,917.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,552,932,917.71/374,991.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,147.72

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