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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,175.92, 513,651.78 and 362,043.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,175.92, 513,651.78 and 362,043.24 is: 499,667.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,175.92 : 513,651.78 = 362,043.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,175.92/513,651.78 = 362,043.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,175.92x = 513,651.78 × 362,043.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,175.92x = 185,964,154,662.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,964,154,662.97/372,175.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,667.35

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