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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,308.96, 558,019.56 and 259,377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,308.96, 558,019.56 and 259,377.68 is: 388,757.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,308.96 : 558,019.56 = 259,377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,308.96/558,019.56 = 259,377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,308.96x = 558,019.56 × 259,377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,308.96x = 144,737,818,867.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,737,818,867.42/372,308.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,757.28

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