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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,231.40, 558,347.10 and 288,250.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,231.40, 558,347.10 and 288,250.60 is: 432,375.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,231.40 : 558,347.10 = 288,250.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,231.40/558,347.10 = 288,250.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,231.40x = 558,347.10 × 288,250.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,231.40x = 160,943,886,583.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,943,886,583.26/372,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,375.90

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