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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,158.40, 558,237.60 and 355,051.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,158.40, 558,237.60 and 355,051.20 is: 532,576.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,158.40 : 558,237.60 = 355,051.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,158.40/558,237.60 = 355,051.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,158.40x = 558,237.60 × 355,051.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,158.40x = 198,202,929,765.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,202,929,765.12/372,158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,576.80

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