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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,289.54, 558,434.40 and 260,188.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,289.54, 558,434.40 and 260,188.72 is: 390,283.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,289.54 : 558,434.40 = 260,188.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,289.54/558,434.40 = 260,188.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,289.54x = 558,434.40 × 260,188.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,289.54x = 145,298,331,739.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,298,331,739.97/372,289.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,283.14

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