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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,642.40, 558,963.60 and 314,905.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,642.40, 558,963.60 and 314,905.60 is: 472,358.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,642.40 : 558,963.60 = 314,905.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,642.40/558,963.60 = 314,905.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,642.40x = 558,963.60 × 314,905.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,642.40x = 176,020,767,836.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,020,767,836.16/372,642.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,358.40

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