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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,114.23, 558,452.16 and 272,532.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,114.23, 558,452.16 and 272,532.58 is: 409,004.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,114.23 : 558,452.16 = 272,532.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,114.23/558,452.16 = 272,532.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,114.23x = 558,452.16 × 272,532.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,114.23x = 152,196,406,575.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,196,406,575.24/372,114.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,004.54

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