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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,666.20, 558,999.30 and 279,354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,666.20, 558,999.30 and 279,354.20 is: 419,031.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,666.20 : 558,999.30 = 279,354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,666.20/558,999.30 = 279,354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,666.20x = 558,999.30 × 279,354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,666.20x = 156,158,802,252.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,158,802,252.06/372,666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,031.30

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