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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,273.27, 558,198.05 and 254,087.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,273.27, 558,198.05 and 254,087.79 is: 380,987.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,273.27 : 558,198.05 = 254,087.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,273.27/558,198.05 = 254,087.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,273.27x = 558,198.05 × 254,087.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,273.27x = 141,831,307,636.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,831,307,636.37/372,273.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,987.08

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