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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,346.08, 554,307.48 and 370,131.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,346.08, 554,307.48 and 370,131.72 is: 551,010.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,346.08 : 554,307.48 = 370,131.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,346.08/554,307.48 = 370,131.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,346.08x = 554,307.48 × 370,131.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,346.08x = 205,166,780,981.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,166,780,981.27/372,346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,010.99

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