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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,212.40, 558,318.60 and 334,887.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,212.40, 558,318.60 and 334,887.60 is: 502,331.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,212.40 : 558,318.60 = 334,887.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,212.40/558,318.60 = 334,887.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,212.40x = 558,318.60 × 334,887.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,212.40x = 186,973,975,989.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,973,975,989.36/372,212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,331.40

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