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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,116.40, 558,174.60 and 340,623.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,116.40, 558,174.60 and 340,623.60 is: 510,935.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,116.40 : 558,174.60 = 340,623.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,116.40/558,174.60 = 340,623.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,116.40x = 558,174.60 × 340,623.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,116.40x = 190,127,441,680.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,127,441,680.56/372,116.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,935.40

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