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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,249.41, 554,164.11 and 370,035.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,249.41, 554,164.11 and 370,035.06 is: 550,867.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,249.41 : 554,164.11 = 370,035.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,249.41/554,164.11 = 370,035.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,249.41x = 554,164.11 × 370,035.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,249.41x = 205,060,149,693.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,060,149,693.70/372,249.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,867.64

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