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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,249.42, 558,152.19 and 252,453.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,249.42, 558,152.19 and 252,453.66 is: 378,529.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,249.42 : 558,152.19 = 252,453.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,249.42/558,152.19 = 252,453.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,249.42x = 558,152.19 × 252,453.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,249.42x = 140,907,563,202.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,907,563,202.52/372,249.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,529.97

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