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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370,408.30, 555,612.45 and 354,856.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370,408.30, 555,612.45 and 354,856.30 is: 532,284.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370,408.30 : 555,612.45 = 354,856.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370,408.30/555,612.45 = 354,856.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370,408.30x = 555,612.45 × 354,856.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370,408.30x = 197,162,578,240.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,162,578,240.94/370,408.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,284.45

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