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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,441.60, 558,662.40 and 343,281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,441.60, 558,662.40 and 343,281.60 is: 514,922.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,441.60 : 558,662.40 = 343,281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,441.60/558,662.40 = 343,281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,441.60x = 558,662.40 × 343,281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,441.60x = 191,778,522,531.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,778,522,531.84/372,441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,922.40

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