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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,182.40, 558,273.60 and 334,857.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,182.40, 558,273.60 and 334,857.60 is: 502,286.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,182.40 : 558,273.60 = 334,857.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,182.40/558,273.60 = 334,857.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,182.40x = 558,273.60 × 334,857.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,182.40x = 186,942,157,839.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,942,157,839.36/372,182.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,286.40

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