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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371,791.20, 557,686.80 and 267,592.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371,791.20, 557,686.80 and 267,592.80 is: 401,389.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371,791.20 : 557,686.80 = 267,592.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371,791.20/557,686.80 = 267,592.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371,791.20x = 557,686.80 × 267,592.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371,791.20x = 149,232,972,335.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,232,972,335.04/371,791.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,389.20

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