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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,228.40, 558,342.60 and 288,247.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,228.40, 558,342.60 and 288,247.60 is: 432,371.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,228.40 : 558,342.60 = 288,247.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,228.40/558,342.60 = 288,247.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,228.40x = 558,342.60 × 288,247.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,228.40x = 160,940,914,427.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,940,914,427.76/372,228.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,371.40

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