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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,276.20, 558,414.30 and 268,077.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,276.20, 558,414.30 and 268,077.80 is: 402,116.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,276.20 : 558,414.30 = 268,077.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,276.20/558,414.30 = 268,077.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,276.20x = 558,414.30 × 268,077.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,276.20x = 149,698,477,032.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,698,477,032.54/372,276.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,116.70

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