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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,176.40, 558,264.60 and 340,683.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,176.40, 558,264.60 and 340,683.60 is: 511,025.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,176.40 : 558,264.60 = 340,683.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,176.40/558,264.60 = 340,683.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,176.40x = 558,264.60 × 340,683.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,176.40x = 190,191,593,680.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,191,593,680.56/372,176.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,025.40

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