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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,300.18, 554,239.47 and 370,085.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,300.18, 554,239.47 and 370,085.86 is: 550,943.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,300.18 : 554,239.47 = 370,085.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,300.18/554,239.47 = 370,085.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,300.18x = 554,239.47 × 370,085.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,300.18x = 205,116,190,900.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,116,190,900.89/372,300.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,943.03

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