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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,567.84, 556,146.90 and 344,813.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,567.84, 556,146.90 and 344,813.28 is: 514,716.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,567.84 : 556,146.90 = 344,813.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,567.84/556,146.90 = 344,813.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,567.84x = 556,146.90 × 344,813.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,567.84x = 191,766,836,750.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,766,836,750.83/372,567.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514,716.56

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