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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,138.30, 558,207.45 and 369,027.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,138.30, 558,207.45 and 369,027.90 is: 553,541.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,138.30 : 558,207.45 = 369,027.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,138.30/558,207.45 = 369,027.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,138.30x = 558,207.45 × 369,027.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,138.30x = 205,994,123,037.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,994,123,037.86/372,138.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,541.85

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