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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,666.08, 557,915.16 and 334,197.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,666.08, 557,915.16 and 334,197.20 is: 500,323.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,666.08 : 557,915.16 = 334,197.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,666.08/557,915.16 = 334,197.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,666.08x = 557,915.16 × 334,197.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,666.08x = 186,453,684,309.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,453,684,309.55/372,666.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,323.73

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