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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,117.40, 558,176.10 and 340,624.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,117.40, 558,176.10 and 340,624.60 is: 510,936.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,117.40 : 558,176.10 = 340,624.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,117.40/558,176.10 = 340,624.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,117.40x = 558,176.10 × 340,624.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,117.40x = 190,128,510,792.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,128,510,792.06/372,117.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,936.90

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