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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,261.03, 558,453.87 and 292,295.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,261.03, 558,453.87 and 292,295.82 is: 438,492.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,261.03 : 558,453.87 = 292,295.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,261.03/558,453.87 = 292,295.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,261.03x = 558,453.87 × 292,295.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,261.03x = 163,233,731,863.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,233,731,863.82/372,261.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438,492.67

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