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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,341.70, 558,512.55 and 361,973.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,341.70, 558,512.55 and 361,973.70 is: 542,960.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,341.70 : 558,512.55 = 361,973.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,341.70/558,512.55 = 361,973.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,341.70x = 558,512.55 × 361,973.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,341.70x = 202,166,854,219.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,166,854,219.94/372,341.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,960.55

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