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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,651.60, 558,977.40 and 336,493.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,651.60, 558,977.40 and 336,493.20 is: 504,739.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,651.60 : 558,977.40 = 336,493.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,651.60/558,977.40 = 336,493.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,651.60x = 558,977.40 × 336,493.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,651.60x = 188,092,094,053.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,092,094,053.68/372,651.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,739.80

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