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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,499.20, 558,748.80 and 268,300.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,499.20, 558,748.80 and 268,300.80 is: 402,451.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,499.20 : 558,748.80 = 268,300.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,499.20/558,748.80 = 268,300.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,499.20x = 558,748.80 × 268,300.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,499.20x = 149,912,750,039.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,912,750,039.04/372,499.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,451.20

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