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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,617.20, 558,925.80 and 331,282.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,617.20, 558,925.80 and 331,282.90 is: 496,924.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,617.20 : 558,925.80 = 331,282.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,617.20/558,925.80 = 331,282.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,617.20x = 558,925.80 × 331,282.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,617.20x = 185,162,559,908.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,162,559,908.82/372,617.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,924.35

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