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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,257.31, 558,448.23 and 292,292.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,257.31, 558,448.23 and 292,292.04 is: 438,486.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,257.31 : 558,448.23 = 292,292.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,257.31/558,448.23 = 292,292.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,257.31x = 558,448.23 × 292,292.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,257.31x = 163,229,972,381.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,229,972,381.09/372,257.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,486.95

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