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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,298.68, 554,237.24 and 370,084.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,298.68, 554,237.24 and 370,084.35 is: 550,940.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,298.68 : 554,237.24 = 370,084.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,298.68/554,237.24 = 370,084.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,298.68x = 554,237.24 × 370,084.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,298.68x = 205,114,526,860.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,114,526,860.77/372,298.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,940.78

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