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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,128.40, 558,192.60 and 266,720.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,128.40, 558,192.60 and 266,720.40 is: 400,080.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,128.40 : 558,192.60 = 266,720.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,128.40/558,192.60 = 266,720.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,128.40x = 558,192.60 × 266,720.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,128.40x = 148,881,353,549.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,881,353,549.04/372,128.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,080.60

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