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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,337.02, 554,294.07 and 370,122.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,337.02, 554,294.07 and 370,122.66 is: 550,997.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,337.02 : 554,294.07 = 370,122.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,337.02/554,294.07 = 370,122.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,337.02x = 554,294.07 × 370,122.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,337.02x = 205,156,795,610.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,156,795,610.63/372,337.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,997.58

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