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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,664.20, 558,996.30 and 279,352.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,664.20, 558,996.30 and 279,352.20 is: 419,028.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,664.20 : 558,996.30 = 279,352.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,664.20/558,996.30 = 279,352.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,664.20x = 558,996.30 × 279,352.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,664.20x = 156,156,846,196.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,156,846,196.86/372,664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,028.30

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