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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,232.40, 558,348.60 and 288,251.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,232.40, 558,348.60 and 288,251.60 is: 432,377.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,232.40 : 558,348.60 = 288,251.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,232.40/558,348.60 = 288,251.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,232.40x = 558,348.60 × 288,251.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,232.40x = 160,944,877,307.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,944,877,307.76/372,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,377.40

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