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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,630.60, 558,289.80 and 305,708.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,630.60, 558,289.80 and 305,708.40 is: 458,024.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,630.60 : 558,289.80 = 305,708.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,630.60/558,289.80 = 305,708.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,630.60x = 558,289.80 × 305,708.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,630.60x = 170,673,881,494.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,673,881,494.32/372,630.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,024.33

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