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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,252.41, 554,168.58 and 370,038.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,252.41, 554,168.58 and 370,038.06 is: 550,872.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,252.41 : 554,168.58 = 370,038.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,252.41/554,168.58 = 370,038.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,252.41x = 554,168.58 × 370,038.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,252.41x = 205,063,466,256.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,063,466,256.16/372,252.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,872.11

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