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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,254.31, 558,443.73 and 292,289.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,254.31, 558,443.73 and 292,289.04 is: 438,482.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,254.31 : 558,443.73 = 292,289.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,254.31/558,443.73 = 292,289.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,254.31x = 558,443.73 × 292,289.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,254.31x = 163,226,981,735.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,226,981,735.72/372,254.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,482.45

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