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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,299.68, 554,238.73 and 370,085.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,299.68, 554,238.73 and 370,085.36 is: 550,942.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,299.68 : 554,238.73 = 370,085.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,299.68/554,238.73 = 370,085.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,299.68x = 554,238.73 × 370,085.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,299.68x = 205,115,638,067.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,115,638,067.57/372,299.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,942.29

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