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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,402.80, 558,604.20 and 372,402.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,402.80, 558,604.20 and 372,402.80 is: 558,604.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,402.80 : 558,604.20 = 372,402.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,402.80/558,604.20 = 372,402.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,402.80x = 558,604.20 × 372,402.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,402.80x = 208,025,768,171.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,025,768,171.76/372,402.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558,604.20

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