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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,333.15, 554,288.29 and 370,118.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,333.15, 554,288.29 and 370,118.79 is: 550,991.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,333.15 : 554,288.29 = 370,118.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,333.15/554,288.29 = 370,118.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,333.15x = 554,288.29 × 370,118.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,333.15x = 205,152,511,205.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,152,511,205.97/372,333.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,991.80

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