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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,636.48, 556,091.88 and 332,777.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,636.48, 556,091.88 and 332,777.28 is: 496,609.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,636.48 : 556,091.88 = 332,777.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,636.48/556,091.88 = 332,777.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,636.48x = 556,091.88 × 332,777.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,636.48x = 185,054,743,256.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,054,743,256.49/372,636.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,609.30

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