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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,241.90, 558,362.85 and 288,261.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,241.90, 558,362.85 and 288,261.10 is: 432,391.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,241.90 : 558,362.85 = 288,261.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,241.90/558,362.85 = 288,261.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,241.90x = 558,362.85 × 288,261.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,241.90x = 160,954,289,340.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,954,289,340.14/372,241.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432,391.65

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