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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,605.12, 557,190.88 and 276,723.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,605.12, 557,190.88 and 276,723.40 is: 413,810.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,605.12 : 557,190.88 = 276,723.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,605.12/557,190.88 = 276,723.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,605.12x = 557,190.88 × 276,723.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,605.12x = 154,187,754,762.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,187,754,762.59/372,605.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,810.08

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