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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,275.20, 558,412.80 and 268,076.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,275.20, 558,412.80 and 268,076.80 is: 402,115.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,275.20 : 558,412.80 = 268,076.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,275.20/558,412.80 = 268,076.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,275.20x = 558,412.80 × 268,076.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,275.20x = 149,697,516,503.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,697,516,503.04/372,275.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,115.20

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