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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,130.40, 558,195.60 and 340,637.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,130.40, 558,195.60 and 340,637.60 is: 510,956.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,130.40 : 558,195.60 = 340,637.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,130.40/558,195.60 = 340,637.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,130.40x = 558,195.60 × 340,637.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,130.40x = 190,142,409,514.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,142,409,514.56/372,130.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,956.40

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