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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,179.34, 558,057.60 and 253,993.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,179.34, 558,057.60 and 253,993.86 is: 380,846.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,179.34 : 558,057.60 = 253,993.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,179.34/558,057.60 = 253,993.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,179.34x = 558,057.60 × 253,993.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,179.34x = 141,743,203,926.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,743,203,926.34/372,179.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,846.51

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