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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,272.32, 555,966.42 and 311,142.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,272.32, 555,966.42 and 311,142.72 is: 465,924.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,272.32 : 555,966.42 = 311,142.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,272.32/555,966.42 = 311,142.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,272.32x = 555,966.42 × 311,142.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,272.32x = 172,984,904,147.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,984,904,147.46/371,272.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,924.59

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