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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,250.91, 554,166.35 and 370,036.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,250.91, 554,166.35 and 370,036.56 is: 550,869.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,250.91 : 554,166.35 = 370,036.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,250.91/554,166.35 = 370,036.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,250.91x = 554,166.35 × 370,036.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,250.91x = 205,061,807,971.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,061,807,971.57/372,250.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,869.87

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