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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,284.82, 558,427.26 and 260,183.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,284.82, 558,427.26 and 260,183.94 is: 390,275.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,284.82 : 558,427.26 = 260,183.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,284.82/558,427.26 = 260,183.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,284.82x = 558,427.26 × 260,183.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,284.82x = 145,293,804,710.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,293,804,710.20/372,284.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,275.93

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