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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,237.63, 557,171.07 and 296,507.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,237.63, 557,171.07 and 296,507.28 is: 443,816.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,237.63 : 557,171.07 = 296,507.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,237.63/557,171.07 = 296,507.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,237.63x = 557,171.07 × 296,507.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,237.63x = 165,205,278,460.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,205,278,460.39/372,237.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,816.71

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